04ME14 - Managing Gastric Reflux Disease with Botanicals Format:Audio holy basil

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An overview of the substances and mechanisms which make these plants poisonous and potentially deadly

This lecture highlights eastern plants that are uncommonly used

The majority of the world's population uses plants as primary medicines

04ME14 - Managing Gastric Reflux Disease with Botanicals Format:Audio holy basilSpeaker: David Hoffmann. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a fairly common condition affecting the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to unpleasant heartburn and possible erosion of the esophagus due to reflux of stomach acid. Herbal actions indicated for this condition: demulcents, anti inflammatories, astringents, alteratives and carminatives. Specific remedies include comfrey, calendula, marshmallow and chamomile. The second part of