Disclaimer



This is my personal herbal and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any ailment or illness.
I am not a doctor in any way, shape or form.

Please consult your Care Provider before using any herbs or natural medicinals. Anyone can be allergic to anything, if you're unsure it's better not to use it. Double check everything with you Care Provider if you're pregnant or nursing.

Nothing works for everyone and nothing works exactly the same for everyone. Do the research yourself. Don't take any one persons word for anything, no matter how knowledgeable they seem. Doctors with years of experience make mistakes that cost lives. It's your body, (your home, your car, garden, etc etc etc) take responsibility for it.

Friday, February 13, 2009

IBS and Crohn's

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and Crohn's Disease affects thousands everyday and can be very debilitating.

Peppermint works well to calm IBS, Crohn's or similar flare ups. You can even use the little candy mints or make your own, as long as they contain real peppermint oil.

There are also herbs that will actually lessen flare ups over time and some people believe it's actually cured the problem. You can blend up a batch of Crohn's Tea and keep to handy, drink a cup daily and if you have a flare up, sip a cup as often as needed.

Crohn's Tea

2 parts Oregano
1 pt peppermint
1/4 pt ginger
2 pt's chamomile
1 pt fennel or anise (or both)

Mix well and keep in airtight, glass container, out of sunlight. Use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in tea ball or muslin bag. To brew tea, add tea to cup and fill with hot water. Allow to steep 3 to 5 minutes.

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