- Iberogast
Iberogast, also known as STW 5, is a
prokinetic liquid formulation of nine herbs indicated forIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) anddyspepsia . A proprietary blend, it was developed in Germany in 1961 and is available (without prescription) in other countries. Named after the genus (Iberis ) of one of its ingredients, it has been the subject of several clinical studies on its affect on the intestine. [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=search&term=iberogast] It has been shown to ameliorate symptoms of IBS and dyspepsia by improving motility via increasedfundic accommodation and increasedtonicity .Ingredients
Iberogast is a
tincture of the following herbs:*German Chamomile (
Matricaria recutita ) flower
*Clown's Mustard (Iberis amara ) plant
*Angelica (Angelica archangelica ) root and rhizome
*Caraway (Carum carvi ) fruit
*Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis ) leaf
*Celandine (Chelidonium majus ) aerial part
*Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra ) root
*Peppermint (Mentha x piperita ) leafReferences
* [http://www.iberogast.com/index2.htm Manufacturer's webpage] (German)
* [http://www.iberogaste.com US Product Information webpage] (English)
* [http://www.iberogast.ca US and Canada Product Information webpage] (English)
* [http://www.medfutures.com/iberogast/professionals.asp Product data from US distributor] (has ingredient list and dosage information)
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