63. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Basil

The holidays are upon us and that means, for those with IBS, the choice must be made to either eat to support the digestive system or eat to make other people comfortable. But what if there were a way to restore gut function and increase tolerance for a wider range of food? In today’s episode we talk about the root causes of IBS and how to reduce inflammation and tone the gut for long-term health. Herbs that are mentioned include: burdock, hibiscus, meadowsweet, milk thistle, astragalus, barberry, slippery elm, marshmallow, plantain, dandelion, yellow dock, cat’s claw, skullcap, chamomile, lobelia, St. John’s Wort, aloe, elderberry, horehound, borage, lavender, cinquefoil, mullein, valerian, rose, raspberry, wild lettuce, peach, blackberry, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, fennel, cardamom, prickly ash, Queen Ann’s lace, calendula, sage, thyme, oregano, mugwort, and coltsfoot. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Please consider sharing it with a loved one and leaving a review. For more information please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Have a wonderful week!