Herbal pharmacology: The gastrointestinal system

Yazmín K. Márquez-Flores, Leticia Garduño-Siciliano

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are one of the main public health problems around the World, with 2,346,869 related deaths (both sexes) in 2015. In this chapter gastrointestinal diseases are grouped according to the affected portion of the GI tract: the proximal, the intermediate and the distal digestive tract. Also, different essential oils which are used as treatment are described. It is important to highlight the pharmacological activity of the peppermint oil in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nausea and vomiting treatment; as well as the treatment using citrus oil in peptic ulcer disease. Moreover, the usage of essential oils in colorectal cancer (CRC), which is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEssential Oils Production, Applications and Health Benefits
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages83-112
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781536143706
ISBN (Print)9781536143690
StatePublished - 26 Nov 2018

Keywords

  • Digestive
  • Essential oil
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Plants

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