摘要
Background: Many patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) try the approach of complementary or herbal medicines, as western medications do not treat IBS. The current case report presents the combine effect of four herbal components as a traditional treatment of IBS. Method: The herbal components were purchased from the local market. The components including Lipidium sativum L., Trigonella foenum-graceum L., Myristica fragrance Hoyutt. and Apium graveolens Linn were ground and mixed well (dry weight), and took orally for two days as advised by the local healer. Results: The symptoms included loose bowel movements accompanied by prolonged flatulence abdominal cramping, faecal urgency as well as mucus discharge were improved and remain suppressed for 5 to 6 months afterthe treatment with multi-herbal formula. Conclusion: The current case report showed that the multi-herbal formula might be a promising treatment for IBS-diarrhoea.
