Eating the right foods improves gut health, which in turn improves the digestive system overall. Taking care of your gut health means that the complex ecosystem of bacteria in your digestive system is in the right balance and contributes to a functioning immune system. Links even have been made between emotion and gut function. Many herbs, vegetables and spices act as a natural remedy against digestive conditions.
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Bloody Dock
Rumex sanguineus
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Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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Dill
Anethum graveolens
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Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
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Garlic mustard
Alliara petiolata
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Lacinato kale
Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
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Treacle mustard
Erysimum cheiranthoides
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Charlock Mustard
Sinapis arvensis
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Greater burdock
Arctium lappa
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Bittercress
Cardamine hirsuta
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Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
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Narrow-leaved ragwort
Senecio inaequidens
This plant, also known as South African ragwort, is native of South Africa and widely naturalised in Europe. Senecio species have been used as food and in folk medicine in the Mediterranean area in...
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Caraway
Carum carvi
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Red-root amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
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Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
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Flax
Linum usitatissimum
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Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
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Catalogna chicory
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
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Lovage
Levisticum officinale
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Greater Plantain
Plantago major
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Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
In the Middle ages Yarrow was thought to have subtle powers for wounds and help with mitigating fevers. Yarrow tea is a good remedy for severe colds, being most useful in the commencement of fevers.