JOURNAL OF THE CZECH PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY AND THE SLOVAK PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY

Čes. slov. farm. 2024, 73(2):105-109 | DOI: 10.36290/csf.2024.012

Comprehensive therapy of upper functional dyspepsia: the potential of herbal medicines

Vilma Vranová
Ústav aplikované farmacie, Farmaceutická fakulta, Masarykova univerzita, Brno

Functional gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common diseases. The treatment of these conditions must be comprehensive. The foundation of therapy includes lifestyle modifications, appropriate dietary adjustments, physiotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. Herbal medicines can also play a significant role in self-treatment.

Keywords: functional gastrointestinal disorders, herbal medicines, tea blends, antacids, peppermint oil, caraway oil, sodium alginate, prickly pear.

Accepted: June 7, 2024; Published: June 14, 2024  Show citation

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