Professional - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Herbal Medicine

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• Bundy R, Walker AF, Middleton RW, Booth J. "Turmeric extract may improve irritable bowel syndrome symptomology in otherwise healthy adults: a pilot study." Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 10(6):1015-8, 2004.
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• Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, et al. "Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children." Journal of Pediatrics. 138(1):125-8, 2001.
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• Sallon S, Ben-Arye E, Davidson R, et al. "A novel treatment for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome using Padma Lax, a Tibetan herbal formula." Digestion. 65(3):161-71, 2002.
• Wu J and Luo S. "Jian Shu Wen Qing Tang used in the treatment for 60 cases of irritable bowel syndrome." Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 24(2): 100-101, 2004.