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VOL. 5, ISSUE 6 (2020)
Phytotherapy for managing irritable bowel syndrome
Authors
Hasnat Fatima, Humaira Fatima
Abstract
An irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder causing pain in the stomach, diarrhoea, bloating, constipation etc. The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown. However, the diagnosis is often made based on symptoms. Because of long time of syndrome, inadequacy of current treatment, financial burden and pharmacologic burden most of the patient turned to the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) like hypnosis, acupuncture, cognitive behaviour therapy, herbal medicines and neutraceuticals. Many patients use neutraceuticals, in case if the treatment is limited. Neutraceuticals is medicinal therapy that uses herbal plants in the prevention and cure of clinical conditions. The main aim of this study is to assess the potency of neutraceuticals in the control or cure of IBS. Nutraceuticals are an important part of health care system in most of the developing countries.
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Pages:18-24
How to cite this article:
Hasnat Fatima, Humaira Fatima "Phytotherapy for managing irritable bowel syndrome". International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 6, 2020, Pages 18-24
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