Information on Appetite, lack of
| Description |
Treatment Plan |
| Lack of appetite, or anorexia is a symptom that can accompany a wide range of metabolic disorders. Appetite loss also occurs in hot weather or when one is tired or emotionally upset, and may not be a sign of illness. If this condition persists for more than a few days to one week, it is wise to consult a qualified health care practitioner or physician. |
Herbal treatment consists of digestive stimulants and relaxing herbs. Two particularly effective herbs are hops and wild lettuce, as they contain both digestive stimulating and relaxing properties. |
Herbal Remedies for Appetite, lack of
| Herb |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Blessed Thistle |
bitter digestive stimulant |
tincture, tea |
| Centaury |
aperient |
tincture, tea |
| Chives |
appetite stimulant |
fresh leaves |
| Devil's Claw |
digestive stimulant |
tincture, tea, capsules |
| Fenugreek |
appetite stimulant |
tea |
| Gentian |
digestive stimulant |
tinture, capsules, tablets |
| Hops |
digestive stimulant, nervine |
tincture, capsules, tea |
| Horehound |
bitter digestive stimulant |
tea, tincture |
| Iceland Moss |
bitter digestive stimulant |
tincture, tea |
| Sweet Cicely |
stomachic |
tea |
| Wild Lettuce |
digestive stimulant, nervine |
tincture |
| Wormwood |
bitter digestive stimulant |
tea, tincture |
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