Digestives, as defined for this purpose, are any substances that, as their primary function, assist the digestion. The digestion is a critical function in the body that many traditional cultures see as the most important function in the body. The main reason for this is that without proper digestion the body is unable to gain the energy it needs to perform the many functions necessary for health and healing. There are many different ways in which digestives assist the digestive process. Since there are many organs involved in the function of digestion in the body, botanicals may act on any one or combination of these organs. Some herbs stimulate the digestion acting primarily on the liver (and gallbladder) or intestines, others work on the stomach and yet others effect the pancreas. Some botanicals are stimulating, such as bitters, while others have a tonic effect, helping the digestive process to function better. Like all plants, those listed in this category have many other actions and choosing the best botanical for your needs rests on proper choices.

Digestive Herbs

Antidiarrhea 9 Products Astringents 10 Products Bitters 2 Products Carminitive - relieve gas 3 Products Colic & Indigestion 10 Products Sort by: Product Price Default See details Graviola Liquid extracts cited in the numerous studies indicated selective cytotoxicities against several cancer cell lines*. The phytochemicals are derived from the leaf of this popular tropical fruit tree. Studies below point to its reputation and popular use by herbalists. Historical ethnobotanical use is said to be sedative and anti-spasmodic. Sometimes used to treat, cleanse and support the liver, treat catarrh, and considered anthelmintic, antidiuretic, anti-asthmatic and digestive. (References below). Priced from: $9.99 See details Jatoba A giant canopy tree growing to 90 feet, Azucar Huayo, or Jatoba, is a toning and energising bark. It also finds use as an antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, expectorant, antiyeast and hepatoprotector (liver tonic). It is loaded with nearly 40 phytochemicals, making it useful for many more conditions throughout South America as well as a general tonic. Priced from: $9.99 See details Paico The most common medicinal use of the leaf is anthelmintic (destructive to worms) and antiparasitic (6, 9). Paico leaf is also considered effective in treating skin and kidney diseases, stomach aches, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, inflammations, and asthma. Recent studies show it to be effective against many different cancerous tumor cells (10). In homes, people hang branches in the house to repel insects and use the leaf to season soups. Priced from: $9.99