Using chamomile for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Smith, Graeme D

Abstract

The use of complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) for the
management of gastrointestinal
symptoms is becoming increasingly
popular across the world. Several herbal
remedies have been claimed to improve
the symptoms associated with irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS); however, reliable
scientific evidence on the effectiveness and
safety issues associated with their use in the
management of IBS symptoms is presently
lacking. It is vital that gastrointestinal nurses
are aware of the benefits and risks of the
herbal remedies used by their patients,
to ensure optimum management of the
gastrointestinal conditions.
Chamomile is one such herbal remedy
that has been used for thousands of years
to treat gastrointestinal ailments.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Sep 17, 2014
• Publication Date: Oct 2, 2013
• Deposit Date: Aug 5, 2016
• Journal: Gastrointestinal Nursing
• Print ISSN: 1479-5248
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2835
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 11-12
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2013.11.8.11
• Keywords: Advanced and Specialised Nursing; Medical–Surgical
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/328356