Action of Ingredients:
Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)
Origin: Piper nigrum is a flowering vine native to South India.
Mechanism of Action: Piper nigrum is known for its efficacy in alleviating gastric discomfort, cramps, and inflammation of the intestines. Its active compound, piperine, prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract (carminative) and has anti-inflammatory properties. Piperine reduces gastrointestinal discomfort and flatulence, while also potentially promoting digestion. It provides relief from symptoms such as heaviness, colic, and cramps. Additionally, it is also used to address vomiting by reducing nausea and discomfort in the stomach.
Nux vomica
Origin: Nux vomica is derived from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree, native to Southeast Asia and India.
Mechanism of Action: Nux vomica is indicated for frequent bitter and acid risings, heartburn, and digestive discomfort. It address nausea and an inclination to vomit after or during a meal. Nux vomica works by promoting digestive balance and reducing symptoms of indigestion and acidity. It helps alleviate issues such as water brash, aching, tension, fullness, and distension of the abdomen, especially in the epigastrium. The active component in it helps regulate appetite and digestion.
Thymus serpyllum
Origin: Thymus serpyllum is a creeping plant native to Europe and North America.
Mechanism of Action: Thymus serpyllum is indicated for burning in the pharynx and a sore throat, which worsens with empty swallowing. Its action involves soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that provide relief from discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat (pharyngeal discomfort), especially during swallowing.
Asafoetida
Origin: Asafoetida is derived from the resin of the Ferula assa-foetida plant, native to Central Asia.
Mechanism of Action: Asafoetida is effective in treating conditions with cutting and burning sensations in the stomach, along with flatulence and regurgitation of liquid. It works by reducing gas production in the digestive tract and providing relief from cramping and burning sensations in the stomach.
Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal)
Origin: Hydrastis canadensis is native to North America and is derived from its rhizome and roots.
Mechanism of Action: Hydrastis canadensis is known for its bitter taste and its role in addressing acidity, weakness, and indigestion. It is indicated for cases where individuals vomit all they eat. Its mechanism of action includes reducing inflammation and promoting healing. It helps alleviate symptoms of acute, distressing, cutting pains in the stomach, flatulence and inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the intestines (intestinal catarrh), and potential ulceration.
Lycopodium clavatum
Origin: Lycopodium clavatum, also known as clubmoss, is a plant native to Europe.
Mechanism of Action: Lycopodium clavatum is effective in addressing slow digestion and symptoms such as burning, sour, or bitter risings, especially after a meal. It helps relieve heartburn and vomiting. The action of Lycopodium clavatum involves regulating digestive processes, reducing bloating, and alleviating digestive discomfort. It also provides relief from liver-related issues by supporting liver function.
Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)
Origin: Coriandrum sativum is a plant native to regions in southern Europe and North Africa.
Mechanism of Action: Coriandrum sativum is used to prevent abdominal cramps and stomachache. Its mechanism of action includes carminative and soothing properties that help alleviate digestive discomfort, particularly abdominal cramps and stomachache.
Carbo vegetabilis
Origin: Carbo vegetabilis is derived from burnt beech wood and is used in homeopathic remedies.
Mechanism of Action: Carbo vegetabilis is effective for addressing slow digestion. It helps alleviate symptoms such as eructations, heaviness, fullness, sour risings, nausea, and vomiting, even after consuming the simplest foods. Its mechanism of action involves promoting digestion, reducing bloating, and addressing digestive discomfort through carminative properties.
