Pop, D.; Pop, R.S.; Farcău, D. The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Nutrients2023, 15, 4351.
Pop, D.; Pop, R.S.; Farcău, D. The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4351.
Pop, D.; Pop, R.S.; Farcău, D. The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Nutrients2023, 15, 4351.
Pop, D.; Pop, R.S.; Farcău, D. The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4351.
Abstract
The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome in children involves multiple factors. Thus, treatment options are variable, targeting diet and the child’s and parents’ behav-ior, involving pharmacological and psychological interventions or neuromodulation. Parents are increasingly interested in complementary and alternative therapies for children with irritable bowel syndrome, especially when other treatments have been tried without relieving the child’s symptoms. This paper looks into current evidence for the benefits and side effects of herbal remedies and spices in pediatric patients with IBS. The benefits of peppermint oil, STW5, Psyllium fiber, Curcuma, ginger, and other herbal medicines are discussed based on findings in the current literature.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Medicine and Pharmacology
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