Renew Life Intestinal Bowel SootherWhat is Intestinal Bowel Soother? Intestinal Bowel Soother is a unique combination of Chinese and Western herbs that help to soothe the intestines and bowel. How is it delivered? Intestinal Bowel Soother is a blend of powdered herbal extracts contained in vegetable capsules. What does it do? Intestinal Bowel Soother helps to soothe the irritated intestinal tract and bowel by reducing inflammation, cramps, and spasms. This can be helpful for those with intestinal problems such as Crohn`s, Colitis, and I.B.S. Many women have also found it helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps. How does it work? Intestinal Bowel Soother works by combining Western herbal medicine with Chinese herbal medicine. The Western herbal blend of Intestinal Bowel Soother work in 5 different ways: 1. The anti-spasmodic herb ginger root relaxes and calms the bowel. 2. Anti-microbial herbs such as goldenseal and turmeric kill off bad bacteria which can contribute to irritation in the intestinal tract. 3. Carminative herbs such as ginger root and turmeric expel gas from the body and reduce flatulence. 4. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as ginger root, goldenseal and turmeric reduce irritation and inflamed tissue. 5. Antiseptic herbs such as ginger root and turmeric help to prevent infection by inhibiting the growth of micro organisms. The Chinese herbal blend in the Intestinal Bowel Soother works to soothe, calm, and provide support to the bowel. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, this particular blend (used in a double blind study) was shown to be effective with IBS sufferers (1998). How do I take it? Take 2 capsules per day with water on an empty stomach. What can I expect? Intestinal Bowel Soother will help to reduce or eliminate painful irritation, cramping, and spasms due to intestinal tract / colon sensitivities (ex. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn`s). It also helps to alleviate cramping due to menstruation or P.M.S. What does it contain? Intestinal Bowel Soother contains a mix of ingredients to soothe the intestines/bowel Proprietary Western Herbal Blend - has five properties: Anti-Inflammatory: * Ginger Root * Goldenseal * Turmeric Anti-Spasmodic: * Ginger Root Carminative (expel gas from the body; relieve flatulence): * Ginger Root * Turmeric Antiseptic * Ginger Root * Turmeric Anti-Microbial * Goldenseal * Turmeric Proprietary Chinese Herbal Blend - The Journal of American Medical Association found this particular blend of Chinese Herbs to be effective with IBS sufferers. Each capsule contains Proprietary Western Herbal Blend Goldenseal Root, 4:1 Extract (Hydrastis canadensis) ... 190mg Turmeric Root, 4:1 Extract (Curcuma longa) ... 190mg Ginger Root, 4:1 Extract (Zingiber officinale) ... 65 mg Proprietary Chinese Herbal Blend Capillary Artemisia Herb (artemesia capillaris herba) ... 38.7mg Bai-zhu Atractylodes Root (Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome) ... 26.7mg Codonopsis Root (Codonopsis pilosula, radix) ... 20.7mg Job’s Tears Seed (Coix lacryma-jobi, semen) ... 20.7mg Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis, fructus) ... 20.7mg Chinese Giant Hyssop Aerial Parts (Agastache rugosa, herba) ... 13.5mg Chinese Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis, radix) ... 13.5mg Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Bupleurum chinense, radix) ... 13.5mg Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale, rhizome) ... 13.5mg Chinese Ash Branch Bark (Fraxinus chinensis, cortex) ... 13.5mg Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis, cortex) ... 13.5mg Phellodendron bark (Phellodendron amurense, cortex) ... 13.5mg Poria (Poria cocos) ... 13.5mg Psyllium Seed (Plantago asiatica, semen) ... 13.5mg Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Coptis chinensis, rhizome) ... 9mg Chinese Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora, radix) ... 9mg Costus Root (Saussurea lappa, radix) ... 9mg Siler Root (Ledebouriella seseloides, radix) ... 9mg Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulata, pericarpium) ... 9mg Fragrant Angelica Root (Angelica dahurica, radix) ... 6mg Other Ingredients: Vegetable capsules, vegetable cellulose Excipients: None Contains no dairy, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, yeast, animal products, additives or preservatives. Warning: Consult a health care practitioner if you have a history of gallstones, biliary tract obstructions, stomach ulcers, or kidney disease. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have high blood pressure or are taking blood thinning medications, sedative drugs, barbiturates, or if your symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use prior to, or after recent surgery. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. References Bensoussan, S. Talley, N.J., Hing, M., Menzies, R., Guo, A., Ngu, M. (1998). Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with Chinese herbal medicine: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA, Nov 11:280(18), 1585-9 Expanded Commission E Monographs, Therapeutic Guide To Herbal Medicine. American Botanical Council. http://herbalgram.org/commissione/Monographs/Monograph_0365.html 27/04/2005. Haas, Elson M.(1992). Staying Healthy with Nutrition The complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine. Berkley: Celestial Arts. Herbal Information Centre - http://www.kcweb.com/herb American Botanical Society - HerbalGram: Ginger and Atractylodes as an Anti-inflammatory. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue29/article872.html American Botanical Society - HerbalGram: Herbs and Spices with Antioxidant and/or Antimicrobial Compounds. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue39/article481.html American Botanical Society - Java Turmeric Extracts for Microbial Control. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue64/article2739.html The Ananda Apothecary. http://www.anandaapothecary.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils-news/2008/05/studies-demonstrate- antispasmodic.html
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