Abdominal pain and altered bowel habits are the two key characteristics of IBS. Other symptoms include spastic colon with alternating constipation and diarrhea, flatulence, mucus in stool, and possible weight loss, and bleeding from the rectum.

Irritable bowel syndrome is considered by mainstream medicine to be just that, a syndrome, with the exact cause being unknown. However, research has shown that there are several aggravating factors that can trigger an episode with stress and food sensitivities being the most common culprits.

A holistic approach to IBS encourages one to address the underlying aggravating factors whilst at the same time aiming to heal and soothe the digestive system. As an individual begins to determine exactly what the aggravating factors may be, herbal medicines can be used to help treat the symptoms as well as help with the healing.

Herbs that help to relax the nervous system surrounding and intertwined with the digestive system are used in conjunction with herbs that help to tone and heal the gut lining.

Herbal Posy offers two great remedies to help you with your symptoms as well as helping to heal your gut lining:

Cheerful Bowel Posy Tea
This is a unique formula that not only is convenient but tastes great too. It is a concentrated liquid blend that can be added to hot or cold water to make your cup of healing herbal tea. Requiring no refrigeration, this blend can be conveniently carried in your purse, pocket or car that easily allows you to make your tea at work, home or when out with friends and in public places.

Happy Tummy Tea
This great tasting blend makes a nice compliment to the Cheerful Bowel Posy Tea and allows you to shake it up a bit for variety in your palette and routine.