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Ayurveda is a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and massage or bodywork to achieve optimal health on all levels. A compound Ayurvedic preparation with Aegle marmelos correa and Bacopa monniere Linn is a traditional herbal preparation used for digestive disturbances and diarrhea. There is evidence from one study suggesting that this combination may have short-term benefits for patients with IBS, especially those with diarrhea. However, benefits may not be maintained in the long term. More studies are needed to evaluate this treatment.There is preliminary evidence that the herb amalaki (Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica), a fruit used in a variety of Ayurvedic remedies including the popular general tonic Chyavanaprash, may reduce symptoms of gastritis and dyspepsia (upset stomach). Read more
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