Herbal Remedies for Anorexia

Anorexia, or loss of appetite, a symptom of a wide range of metabolic disorders, infections, and other ailments. If loss of appetite continues for more than a few days or a week, it is usually wise to consult a physician, herbalist, or other qualified health-care practitioner.

Herbal treatment can include digestive stimulants, herbal enzymes, and relaxing herbs. For anorexia, hops and wild lettuce stand out as they possess both digestive stimulant and relaxing qualities.

Herbs Used To Treat Anorexia

HerbTreatment SupportApplication
Hopsdigestive stimulant, nervinetincture, tea, capsule, tablet
Peruvian Barkbitter digestivetincture
Wild Lettucedigestive stimulant, nervinetincture, capsule

Herbs Used To Treat Specific Anorexia Related Conditions

ConditionHerbApplication
Anorexia With Bitter Taste In MouthDandeliontincture, tea, tablet, capsule
Anorexia With Emotional DistressChamomile, Romantincture, tea, capsule
Anorexia With Weakness And FatigueQuassiatincture, capsule
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