Digestive tonic

N.A. Linalool, proteins, vitamin C, alpha-pinene, terpinene.99 107 A digestive tonic, carminative, and sedative. 

N.A. Fixed oil known as tiger nut oil.99 A digestive tonic. Promotes urine production and menstruation. 

N.A. Marsdenia condurango R. Br. Condurangogenins, volatile oil, phytosterols.99 Stimulate stomach secretions. A digestive tonic. 

N.A. Mentha pulegium L. Pulegone, isopulegone, menthol, terpenoids." Digestive tonic, relieve flatulence and colic. 

Black pepper oil can be used to help in the treatment of pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness, fevers, as a nerve tonic and to increase circulation. Furthermore, it increases the flow of saliva, stimulates appetite, encourages peristalsis, tones the colon muscles and is a general digestive tonic (Pruthi, 1993). 

Balaam of Peru A reddlah-brown syrupy balsam, obtained from a tropical Am rlean traa (Myroxylon perairae), used as a digestive tonic end expectorant and In the treatment of ulcers, etc. 

Cascarllla The aromatic bark of a Bahamian shrub (Croton eluteria). It is used used for making Incense and as a digestive tonic. 

Dietary Supplements/Health Foods. Crude root, powdered, or cut and sifted used in tablets, capsules, tinctures, teas, often in combination with other herbs for menstrual disorders and as a bitter digestive tonic (crellin AND PHILPOTT). 

Tonics. Elder is considered a tonic for the respiratory system and digestive tract. It can help increase the strength of a person in a weakened state. Parts used flowers, berries. 

The follicles are green, pungent, and used as pepper. The fruits are eaten to promote digestion, as tonic, to counteract poisoning, treat sunstroke, diarrhoea, leucorrhea, and... 

Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. YiZhi (Chinese lily ginger) (fruit) Cincole, zingiberene, zingiberol.58 Diuretic, tonic, treat vomitting, and digestive discomfort. 

Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Smith Hie Quin Cao (Lamb of Tartary) (root) Palmitic acid, linoleic acid.50-230 A tonic, digestive, laxative, analgesic in rheumatism, lumbago, myospasm. 

N.A. Tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, luteolin, polysaccharides.99,106 Heal wounds and encourages clot formation, treat diarrhea, used as a tonic for digestion. 

N.A. Taraxacin, taraxerol, taraxasterol, inulin, gluten, gum, choline, levulin, pulin, tannins, provitamin A, vitamins B, Q 103,172,173 Tonic, diuretic, stimulate appetite, digestion, treat fever, insomnia, jaundice, eczema, rheumatism, and arthritis. 

N.A. Ranunculus ficaria L. Anemoni, tannins, saponins, volatile oil." Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, a tonic for digestive system, kidney, and urinary stones. 

Folklore Kola is traditionally used in tonics for exhaustion and poor appetite. The tannins have an astringent effect in cases of diarrhoea. In the countries of origin the seed is ground as a condiment for food and chewed before meals to promote good digestion (Bown, 2003 British Herbal Medicine Association, 1983 Gruenwald et al., 2002 Tierra, 1998). 

Calamus has been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal distress, including colic in children, and as a sedative. A rhizome infusion is used to treat fevers and dyspepsia, and chewing the rhizome is recommended to clear the voice, relieve dyspepsia, aid digestion, and remove tobacco odor from the breath. The powdered rhizome is used as a cooking spice, as is calamus oil, which is responsible for the plant s odor and taste. In the U.S., calamus was once used to flavor tooth powders, beer, bitters, and various tonics, although it is no longer used today. 

The old-time herbalists used Tansy as a stimulating tonic for a poor digestive apparatus, but to-day herbal compounds of greater efficacy are prescribed for dyspepsia. 

It is highly recommended for biliousness, stomach cramp and colic, and as a tonic in digestive disorders generally. It is a helpful component of prescriptions in the treatment of rheumatism and blood impurities. A wineglass of the ounce to pint infusion may be taken frequently. 

In faulty biliary functioning and general liver sluggishness. Tonic properties particularly applicable to the digestive apparatus. Dose, two tablespoonfuls of the 1 ounce to 1 pint boiling water infusion. 

The plants dittany and wormwood possess tonic and digestive... 

Properties/ Actions Antacid. Analgesic. Antifatigue. Antiinflammatory. Aromatic, Bitter. Diaphoretic. Digestic, Diuretic, Emmemogogue, Febrifuge, Purgative, Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic... 

The therapeutic properties of black pepper oil include analgesic, antiseptic, antispas-modic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient and tonic (especially of the spleen). 

Cardamom essential oil traditionally has been used as a tonic to the digestive system, as well as a component of many sensual aphrodisiac blends. The oil has the aroma of freshly dried cardamom pods, far superior to the comparatively flat steam-distilled variety of this oil. Cardamom oil may relieve spasm, possibly making it beneficial for colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and cramps. It may be of benefit where the digestive system is affected by nervous tension. In addition, cardamom oil can relieve nausea and may be useful for morning sickness in pregnancy. 

In Chinese medicine cloves are used as a kidney tonic (especially for impotence associated with deficient yang), to warm the body, increase circulation and as a digestive aid. They are also used for nausea, vomiting, flatulence, hiccups, stomach chills, fever, caries, toothache, cholera, colic, cracked nipples, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, halitosis (chewing on the whole clove), unusual uterine bleeding, nasal polyps and impotence. The root is used for a weaker effect. The oil is employed for diarrhoea, halitosis, hernia, nausea and toothache. 

Figure 6.4 Types of intestinal motility patterns. Segmentation, tonic contraction, and peristalsis are the three major types of motility patterns observed in the gut. Each serves a specific function for digestion and processing of luminal contents. From E.B. Chang, M.D.Sitrin and D.D.Black (1996) Gastrointestinal motility and neurophysiology. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Nutritional Physiology, Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, pp. 27-51...

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