Herbal Formula: Excessive Bloating & Gas

SUBMITTED BY: Nerena Morris B.Sc. N.D Dip Med Herbs

PATIENT: 72-year-old

INITIAL PRESENTATION & KEY CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS:

Client presented with uncomfortable bloating and gas that had been an issue for 3 weeks. Stools were loose when the bloating and gas started but had normalised over the 3 weeks. The gas however, felt trapped and uncomfortable. No dietary changes had occurred on onset of symptoms. Cause unknown.

MEDICATIONS: Anti-hypertensive medication

HERBAL TREATMENT (110ml)

Macropiper excelsum (Kawakawa leaf) 1:2 30ml

Codonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis root) 1:2 30 ml

Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm leaf) 1:2 20 ml

Nigella Sativa (Nigella seed) 1:2 20 ml

Zingiber officinale (Ginger rhizome) 1:2 10 ml

DOSAGE: 5ml 4 times a day with or without food.

GENERAL DIET AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE:  Patient advised to avoid cold, raw food, leftovers. Eat well cooked foods adding in cardamom, ginger where appropriate and drink only warm or hot liquids.

FOLLOW-UP: A couple of days after taking the formula the patient was thrilled with the results and the release of trapped gas. The patient has continued to take the formula as felt the digestive system is happier on it.