Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common bowel complaint seen by doctors. The bowel has irregular muscular contractions, which cause food and toxins to become trapped and stored, leading to bloating, constipation followed by diarrhea, and excessive mucus production, all of which will cause pain. This is often a precursor to other complaints. In general, follow directions for diverticulitis and colitis.
You will need to change your diet radically and repopulate colon bacteria by taking acidophilus.
A bowel cleanse with appropriate herbs to suit the individual will be vital. A liver cleanse would also be advised. Consider using equal parts of slippery elm inner bark, marshmallow root, and meadowsweet leaf if diarrhea predominates.
Gentle massage with essential oils of chamomile and ylang-ylang is helpful.
Use a hot castor-oil pack with chamomile and ylang-ylang essential oil placed on the abdomen; reheat and replace till the pain has subsided.
Get plenty of exercise.
This Herbal Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment article is taken from :
The complete home guide to herbs, natural healing, and nutrition / Jill Rosemary Davies.
