Condition
Gut Health
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Sunaras provides educational wellness content only. This is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to herbs vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for personalised guidance.
Licorice root causes sodium retention and potassium depletion, raising blood pressure. Avoid with antihypertensives, diuretics (potassium depletion risk), or digoxin. Daily use exceeding 5g for more than 4 weeks carries significant cardiovascular risk.
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for stress, anxiety, common cold.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
Kutaj
Holarrhena pubescens
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, ibs, parasites.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Narikela (Coconut)
Cocos nucifera
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for gut health, kidney support, skin health.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Bilva (Bael)
Aegle marmelos
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, ibs, gut health.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Coptis (Huang Lian)
Coptis chinensis
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for diabetes, gut health, inflammation.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Diabetes Medications: May enhance the blood sugar–lowering effect of insulin or oral diabetes medications. Monitor blood glucose closely.
Avoid if:
- Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely
Job's Tears (Yi Yi Ren)
Coix lacryma-jobi
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for edema, gut health, arthritis.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Sophora Root (Ku Shen)
Sophora flavescens
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin health, eczema, gut health.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Ageratum (Huo Xiang)
Agastache rugosa
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, common cold.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
Marshmallow Root
Althaea officinalis
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, cough, uti.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Slippery Elm
Ulmus rubra
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for ibs, digestive issues, gut health.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Tormentil
Potentilla erecta
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for diarrhea, gut health, wound healing.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Black Walnut Hull
Juglans nigra
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for parasites, candida, detox.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Thyroid disorders — may interfere with levothyroxine and other thyroid medications
- Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
Senegalia (Gum Arabic)
Senegalia senegal
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for gut health, ibs, digestive issues.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Senegal Gum Acacia
Acacia senegal
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for gut health, ibs, cholesterol.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Mushroom Termitomyces
Termitomyces clypeatus
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for immune support, gut health, digestive issues.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Uzara Root
Xysmalobium undulatum var.
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for diarrhea, ibs, gut health.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Blackberry Root
Rubus allegheniensis
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for diarrhea, ibs, gut health.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Slippery Elm
Ulmus rubra
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for ibs, gut health, digestive issues.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Alumroot
Heuchera americana
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, diarrhea, gut health.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Arrowhead (Wapato)
Sagittaria latifolia
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, gut health, fever.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Fleawort (Bazr Qatuna)
Plantago psyllium
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for constipation, ibs, cholesterol.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Linseed (Bizzar Kattan)
Linum usitatissimum
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for cholesterol, constipation, inflammation.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Flaxseed
Linum usitatissimum
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for cholesterol, constipation, inflammation.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Carob
Ceratonia siliqua
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for diarrhea, digestive issues, cholesterol.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
Avoid if:
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Coptis (Oren)
Coptis japonica
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for diabetes, gut health, inflammation.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Diabetes Medications: May enhance the blood sugar–lowering effect of insulin or oral diabetes medications. Monitor blood glucose closely.
Avoid if:
- Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely
Sophora (Kushien)
Sophora flavescens
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for skin health, eczema, gut health.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Job's Tears (Hatomugi)
Coix lacryma-jobi
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for edema, gut health, arthritis.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Coptis (Hwangnyeon)
Coptis japonica
Traditionally used in Korean Traditional Medicine for diabetes, gut health, inflammation.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Diabetes Medications: May enhance the blood sugar–lowering effect of insulin or oral diabetes medications. Monitor blood glucose closely.
Avoid if:
- Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely
Sophora Root (Gosamcho)
Sophora flavescens
Traditionally used in Korean Traditional Medicine for skin health, eczema, gut health.
Preparation:
- Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
Job's Tears (Yulmu)
Coix lacryma-jobi
Traditionally used in Korean Traditional Medicine for edema, gut health, arthritis.
Preparation:
- Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
- Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.
Dosage:
- 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function
When to see a doctor
Consult a healthcare provider if your symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening, or before starting any herbal protocol.
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