Traditional Medicinal Plants and Irritable Bowel Syndrome diseases
Mohammed Sayed Aly Mohammed
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic digestive disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. The etiology is unknown. Based on the different mechanisms in the etiology, treatment focuses on controlling symptoms. Due to the long-term nature of the syndrome, inadequacy of current treatments, financial burden for patients, and pharmacological effects, several patients have turned to the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Complementary and alternative treatments for IBS include hypnosis, acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, yoga, and herbal medicine. Herbal medicines can have therapeutic effects and adverse events in IBS. This review article aimed to evaluate the efficacy of herbal drugs in controlling IBS. Herbal medicines play a significant role in the healthcare systems of many. Physicians need to understand some of the more common forms of CAM, as some herbs have side effects and others interact with conventional drugs. However, herbal medicines may have therapeutic effects in IBS, and further clinical research needed to assess their effectiveness and safety.
