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tx
digestive system
hiatal hernia
botanicals

primary herbs

note: the following are contraindicated: Mentha piperita and other strong mints, Coffea arabica, Atropa belladonna (toxic): they relax the lower esophageal sphincter and may aggravate the condition.

consider:
Aloe vera
Althea officinalis: demulcent
Geranium maculatum: astringent, hemostatic
Glycyrrhizic acid: increases mucosal resistance (Collins)
Quercus alba: astringent
Symphytum officinale (toxic): demulcent


complementary herbs

note: use demulcents and astringents
Rhizinate (DGL or deglycyrrhated licorice), available from Phytopharmica
Symphytum officinale + Hydrastis canadensis + Ulmus fulva
instructions: 2 tsp. as necessary (NCNM Botanicals)


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