Garden Area: Gastrointestinal
Essential to good health, the gastrointestinal tract is the digestive system that breaks down food into nutrients that are absorbed into the body. This system moves waste material out of the body. If the digestive system shuts down the body cannot be nourished or rid itself of waste. Problems affecting the digestive system include abdominal pain, blood in the stool, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
Plants in this area:
| Plant | Family | Garden Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe, Aloe vera | Asparagaceae | Dermatology, Gastrointestinal, Infectious Disease, Medicinal Garden |
| Cayenne, Capsicum frutescens | Solanaceae | Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Respiratory |
| German Chamomile, Matricaria recutita | Asteraceae | Affective, Dental, Gastrointestinal |
| Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra | Leguminosae | Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden |
| Milk Thistle, Silybum marianum | Asteraceae | Diabetic/Metabolic, Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden, Respiratory |
| Peppermint, Mentha piperita | Lamiaceae | Affective, Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden |
| Psyllium, Plantago ovata | Plantaginaceae | Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden |
| Senna, Cassia senna | Leguminosae | Gastrointestinal, Medicinal Garden |