Digestion & GI health

Herbs for healing digestive imbalance — References & further reading

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² Kliger, B., & Chaudhary, S. 2007. Peppermint oil. Am. Fam. Physician, 75 (7), 1027–1030. URL: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070401/1027.html (accessed 09.22.2009).

³ Merat, S., et al. 2009. The effect of enteric-coated, delayed-release peppermint oil on irritable bowel syndrome. Dig. Dis. Sci. [Epub ahead of print.] URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19507027 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Capello, G., et al. 2007.Peppermint oil (Mintoil) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial. Dig. Liver Dis., 39 (6), 530–536. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17420159 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Spanier, J., et al. 2003. A systematic review of alternative therapies in the irritable bowel syndrome. Arch. Intern. Med., 163 (3), 265–274. URL: http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/163/3/265 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Kline, R., et al. 2001. Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. J. Pediatr., 138 (1), 125–128. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11148527 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Pittler, M., & Ernst, E. 1998. Peppermint oil for irritable bowel syndrome: A critical review and metaanalysis. Am. J. Gastroenterol., 93 (7), 1131–1135. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9672344 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Liu, J., et al. 1997. Enteric-coated peppermint-oil capsules in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A prospective, randomized trial. J. Gastroenterol., 32 (6), 765–768. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9430014 (accessed 09.22.2009).

⁴ Leicester, R., & Hunt, R. 1982. Peppermint oil to reduce colonic spasm during endoscopy. Lancet, 2 (8305), 989. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6127488 (accessed 09.22.2009).

⁵ Kliger, B., & Chaudhary, S. 2007.

⁶ Feng, X. 1997. [Effect of peppermint oil hot compresses in preventing abdominal distension in postoperative gynecological patients.] Zhongua Hu Li Za Zhi, 32 (1), 577–578. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9495999 (accessed 09.22.2009).

⁷ McKay, D., & Blumberg, J. 2006. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.) Phytother. Res., 20 (8), 619–633. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16767798 (accessed 09.22.2009).

⁸ McKay, D., & Blumberg, J. 2006.

⁹ Nakazawa, T., et al. 2003. Antidepressant-like effects of apigenin and 2,4,5-trimethoxycinnamic acid from Perilla frutescens in the forced swimming test. Biol. Pharm. Bull., 26 (4), 474–480. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12673028 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Avallone, R., et al. 2000. Pharmacologic profile of apigenin, a flavonoid isolated from Matricaria chamomilla. Biochem. Pharmacol., 59 (11), 1387–1394. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10751547 (accessed 09.22.2009).

  Paladini, A., et al. 1999. Flavonoids and the central nervous system: From forgotten factors to potent anxiolytic compounds. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 51 (5), 519–526. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10411210 (accessed 10.01.2009).

  Viola, J., et al. 1995. Apigenin, a component of Matricaria recutita flowers, is a central benzodiazepine receptors-ligand with anxiolytic effects. Planta Med., 61 (3), 213–216. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7617761 (accessed 09.28.2009).

¹⁰ Natural Standard. 2009. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹¹ Natural Standard. 2009. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

  Madisch, A., et al. 2004. Treatment of functional dyspepsia with a herbal preparation. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Digestion, 69 (1), 45–52. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14755152 (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹² Kennedy, D., et al. 2003. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) with human CNS nicotinic and muscarinic receptor-binding properties. Neuropsychopharmacology, 28 (10), 1871–1881. URL: http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v28/n10/full/1300230a.html (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹³ Natural Standard. 2009. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁴ Natural Standard. 2009. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

  Carnat, A., et al. 1998. The aromatic and polyphenolic composition of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L. subsp. officinalis) tea. Pharm. Acta Helvetiae, 72 (5), 301–305. URL (abstract): http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0031686597000265 (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁵ Natural Standard. 2009. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

  Kennedy, D., et al. 2006. Anxiolytic effects of a combination of Melissa officinalis and Valeriana officinalis during laboratory induced stress. Phytother. Res., 20 (2), 96–102. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16444660 (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁶ Yao, M., et al. 2007. A developmental toxicity-screening test of valerian. J. Ethnopharmacol., 113 (2), 204–209. URL (abstract): (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁷ Natural Standard. 2009. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) | Professional Monograph. URL: http://naturalstandard.com/naturalstandard/monographs/monoframeset.asp?monograph=/monographs/herbssupplements/aux1-chamomile.asp&patientVersion=/monographs/herbssupplements/patient-chamomile.asp (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁸ Crotteau, C., et al. 2006. Clinical inquiries. What is the best treatment for infants with colic? J. Fam. Pract., 55 (7), 634–636. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16822454 (accessed 10.01.2009).

¹⁹ Alexandrovich, I., et al. 2003. The effect of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: A randomized, placebo-controlled study. Altern. Ther. Health Med, 8 (4), 58–61. URL (abstract): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12868253 (accessed 10.01.2009).

²⁰ Foster, S., & Yue, C-X. 1992. Herbal Emissaries: Bringing Chinese Herbs to the West: A Guide to Gardening, 94. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press. URL: http://books.google.com/books?id=y78zzxTN570C&pg=PA94 (accessed 09.15.2009).

²¹ Foster, S., & Yue, C-X. 1992. Herbal emissaries: Bringing Chinese herbs to the West: A guide to gardening, 95. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press. URL: http://books.google.com/books?id=y78zzxTN570C&pg=PA95 (accessed 09.15.2009).

²² Ernst, E., & Pittler, M. 2000. Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Brit. J. Anaesth., 84 (3), 367–371. URL: http://bja.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/84/3/367 (accessed 09.21.2009).

²³ Foster, S., & Yue, C-X. 1992. Herbal emissaries: Bringing Chinese herbs to the West: A guide to gardening, 98. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press. URL: http://books.google.com/books?id=y78zzxTN570C&pg=PA94 (accessed 09.15.2009).

²⁴ Ernst, E., & Pittler, M. 2000.

²⁵ Wikipedia. 2009. Bitters. URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitters (accessed 10.01.2009).

²⁶ [No author or date of publication listed.] The story of Swedish bitters. URL: http://www.swedishbitters.com/story-of-swedish-bitters.html (accessed 10.01.2009).

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