Irritable bowel syndrome IBS symptoms include a combination of intermittent abdominal pain and irregular bowel habits, involving constipation, diarrhoea (or both) in the absence of other diagnosed disease. Herbs, probiotics and other health products are some of the best natural products for this distressing problem.

Possible Remedies For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):

• Research is continuing to show that Turmeric is a great herbal remedy for IBS. Many people find it difficult to imagine that turmeric is soothing, as they associate it with hot curries, but the main reason it is in the curry is for its colour. Many people wrongly think of turmeric as a hot spice rather than a soothing herb. may help IBS pain. (Turmeric also may help arthritis and high cholesterol levels).
• Artichoke extract (Cynara scolymus) helps irritable bowel syndrome and dyspepsia, improves fat digestion and promotes the healthy function of the liver and gall bladder.
• Peppermint Oil is traditionally used for the digestive system and to calm intestinal muscle spasms that can cause severe abdominal pain. May also be useful in cases of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• S. boulardii is a particular strain of probiotics that has been found to be effective for irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
• If your IBS is associated with stress Valerian tablets can help calm you and the muscles of the digestive tract.
• St John's Wort is often seen as just a depression remedy, but studies show it can also help irritable bowel syndrome.
• Vitamin E may help irritable bowel syndrome because of its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.