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:::::Gut Healing Herbal Formula:::::

The root cause of many chronic health conditions, from mood disorders, mental fatigue, itchy skin and immune disorders such as autoimmune conditions and atopic diseases is an unhealthy gut. Unhealthy gut tends to be leaky, meaning it has a reduced ability to assimilate the nutrients and to protect the body from foreign invaders due to impaired gut mucous membrane. The gut lining is playing an important role in preventing the harmful bacteria from entering into our system. It also regulates the immune system because a large amount of immune cells are found along the gut lining, which affect the well-being of our whole body. When a partially digested food molecules irritates the gut lining, they are likely to behave as a triggering factor for challenging our immune system, often manifesting as an immune disorders such as asthma, eczema and other autoimmune conditions.

Gut Healing Herbal Formula include herbs that lower the inflammation in the gut via a few different mechanisms. Some work on modulating inflammatory mediators and others reduce the permeability of the gut by coating the gut layer.

One of the most important herbs used to address the gut permeability is Marshmallow. Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a demulcent herb that is rich in mucilageous polysaccharide, having a tendency to form a protective layer over the irritated mucosa. It also soothes inflammation. (2)

Demulcent herbs help the body to heal the damaged tissue itself by trapping the water strongly on local tissue and providing moisture to it, just like we put a bandage on wound as a first aid.

Plantain and ribwort belong to the Plantaginaceae family, and also have a potent demulcent and anti inflammatory actions. Both can be used interchangeably to sooth any irritation occurring in mucosal lining of gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tracts, which share the same embryonic branch. Ribwort is a mucous membrane tonic that is used with similar status to Golden seal, the best herb used to treat any mucous membrane disorders.(3) It is traditionally used to stop diarrhoea for it has mild astringent, bacteriostatic and anti-diarrhoeal actions, making it useful watery stool and gut infection.

Ginger is anti inflammatory and stomachic herb with long tradition of its use for peptic ulcers in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinical studies also suggest its anti-ulcer activity as ginger provided symptomatic relief in patients with peptic ulcers in few studies.(4) Ginger helps relieve symptoms of flatulence and colic, that are often experienced among people with low gastric production and impaired digestive function. (5) It acts as a catalyst and diffusive stimulant, and attributes to balancing the energetics of the herbal formula.

Chamomile is a digestive nervine and anti inflammatory agent that is extensively researched for its therapeutic benefits on various gut issues, especially associated with stress and emotional disturbances.(1)

Peppermint and Fennel reduce the unpleasant symptoms of bloating, flaultence and gripping pain. Peppermint stimulates the bile flow, enhancing the digestion of fats and oils. Yarrow has a moderate astringency that would stop watery stool and bleeding, even addressing the permeability of the impaired gut. (speak to health practitioner if you find a bleeding or mucus in stool).

All of our gut healing herbs work in harmony to enhance the lower gastrointestinal function and strengthen the gut mucosa for a healthy digestion, assimilation and elimination of food.

Licorice is proven to be mucosal-protective in one clinic trial, and there are many other evidences that strongly support its beneficial effect on treating the gastric ulcers and inflamed gut. (1) However, it is recommended to use a deglycyrrhizinised licorice that comes in power or tablet product which can be dispensed by the Herbalist. This is to avoid the mineralcorticoid-like adverse effects that may occur when taken in sufficient dose.

*This formula can benefit people experiencing the following symptoms: leaky gut, heartburn, acid reflux, food sensitivities or intolerances, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, bloating, gas, mucus in stool, malodorous stool, brain fog, low mood, prolonged use of antibiotics, eczema or skin itchiness associated with leaky gut,

*Herbs included: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa), Ribwort (Plantago lanceolata), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Peppermint (Mentha x piperita), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Ginger (Zingibier officinale)

*Recommended Dosage:

Adults: 7.5ml twice daily

Children (5-10yr): 2.5ml twice daily

Children (11-16yr): 5ml twice daily

Sensitive individuals are recommended to start 1/2 of the recommended dosage and slowly increase the dosage over 2 weeks until you are at the recommended dosage.

*Cautions

-Do not take Herbal Formula if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

-Take this Formula at least 2 hours away from medication as Marshmallow may slow or reduce absorption of drugs.

-5ml of Herbal Formula contains ALCOHOL that is equivalent to 1/6 of a standard glass of beer. The human liver is conditioned to metabolise a small amount of alcohol. However, if you have a LIVER problem or has a history of alcohol dependence, speak to your health practitioner before use.

-Discontinue the Herbal Formula if you experience any abnormal symptoms eg. heart palpitation, diarrhoea, stomach ache and/or skin rash. Contact the herbalist for further instructions.

-If you are taking pharmaceutical drugs, you must speak to herbalist or personal health practitioner to avoid herb/drug interactions.

-It is important to speak to a professional health practitioner if you have any symptoms or signs of abdominal pain, haemorrhoids, rectal bleeding or blood in the stool as it may be a sign of a serious health concern.

-If you are taking antacid drugs(eg.Pantoprazole, SOMAC), Anticoagulant/ Antiplatelet drugs/ Warfarin (eg.phenprocoumon), it is best to speak to a personal health practitioner before taking this formula as Ginger (Zingiber officinale) may affect the effectiveness of drug. (The formula has a low dose of ginger)

-If you have a known allery to a daisy family, do not take this formula as this contains chamomile.

-Do not use this formula if you are on antihypertensive medication, cilostazol (may cause hypokalaemia), digoxin, diuretic medication, immunosuppresives (eg.sirolimus), and potassium-depleting drugs due to licorice/drug interaction.

*Disclaimer: This Herbal Formula is not intended to treat or cure any medical conditions.

Ref:(1)Bone KM, Mills SY. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edn. Elsevier, UK, 2013. (2) (3)Cribb, A B and J W: Wild Medicine in Australia, Collins (1981) Fontana. (4)Chang H.M. and But P.P.: Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Materia Medica, World Scientific, Singapore (1987). (5)Yamahara J. et al: J Ethnopharmacol 13, 217 (1985).