There are, indeed, a plethora of herbs used in these selected products which have a long history of relieving digestive problems. These include Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm, Dandelion and Passion Flower. Two herbs native to South Africa, " Kankerbossie" or Cancer bush, and Aloe Ferox , a species of Aloe Vera more suitable for internal use, used by Native Remedies in Gastronic Dr. and Natural Moves respectively are included.

Culinary herbs are well represented and include Rosemary, Thyme, Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger and Licorice. I am a little surprised that Dill doesn't appear as an ingredient in any of the selected products.( I was not averse to a swig of gripe water myself when the need arose and when we had it in the house when the kids were little.)

However, nowadays, the fennel, ginger and mint in DigestAssist provide a powerful and effective combination for stomach cramps and bloating.

Swanson's PeppermintPlus combine peppermint, rosemary and thyme in a very effective digestive aid.

For constipation, and, by association, hemorrhoids, Nature's Way and Nature's Herbs use Cascara Sagrada, an age-old and thoroughly proven remedy, and Native Remedies Natural Moves contains Aloe Ferox, the variety of Aloe which is safe to use internally, together with dandelion and passion flower