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Traditional herbalists recognize herbal ingredients for their ability to soothe the digestive tract and support the gastrointestinal tract.†
Many people try a range of methods, including changing their diet to help relieve their occasional symptoms, but don’t always get the results they want. Consider trying an herbal approach.

Why Take an Herbal Approach?
Prior to the introduction of modern pharmaceutical medicine, societies used traditional methods to treat wounds and illnesses. Records of medicinal plant use date back thousands of years in places like ancient China and Sumeria. Doctors and other medical professionals used plants, bark, flowers, and other botanical ingredients to treat disease, reduce pain, and promote overall health.
Recently, there has been a resurgence of herbal ingredients as people seek alternative/additional ways to support/maintain their health. The active ingredients in plant-based alternatives offer proactive support for daily well-being, and medical practitioners may use a combination of herbal supplements and conventional therapies.
Ingredients that herbalists have relied on for centuries
Herbs have played a role in health and diet since ancient civilizations. There may be a place in your diet to manage occasional symptoms with a supplement powered by nature and perfected by science.†

Peppermint Oil: A Supplement to Help Your Gut†
Peppermint oil, which contains l-Menthol, is an oil that comes from the flowering peppermint plant. It’s a cross between water mint and spearmint. Although most people know peppermint oil as a flavorant or fragrance, it’s long been used in herbal practices to support a healthy digestive system†.
Where does peppermint oil come from?
The peppermint plant is native to Europe and North America. Because of its many beneficial properties, it’s now grown worldwide. In fact, the use of peppermint oil dates back to ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where it was mainly used in herbal practices.
What does this mean for you?
Peppermint oil helps
- promote the bacterial balance in your gut.†
- support healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.†
- relax the digestive system and manage occasional symptoms in the gut.†
The peppermint oil is uniquely designed in tiny spheres with three-layer coating. All three layers work together to help release the herbal ingredients to the source of your occasional symptoms - works in as little as 24 hours†.
If you have occasional abdominal symptoms, such as cramping, bowel urgency, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and gas peppermint oil capsules could help support your gut health. Herbal supplement products like IBgard® and FDgard® capsules can be used to help manage a combination of occasional abdominal symptoms or occasional indigestion. † If you think you might benefit from a specially formulated herbal supplements like IBgard® or FDgard® capsules for digestive support, speak with your healthcare provider so that you can make shared, well-informed decisions about peppermint oil supplements and other complementary health approaches.
Find out more about our #1 gastroenterologist-recommended brand ‡ and Gard range of products for gut health by visiting: https://www.yourgard.com/
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
IBgard: ǂAmong gastroenterologists who recommended peppermint oil for abdominal comfort. June 2022.
FDgard: ǂAmong gastroenterologists who recommended an herbal product for occasional indigestion. June 2022.
The content of this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice. It is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

Caraway Oil: A Supplement to Help Occasional Indigestion
Caraway oil, scientifically known as Carum carvi L., is one of the oldest known aromatic plants used in herbal practices. Caraway is widely used in food products due to its pleasant flavor and preservative properties, but it also has several benefits when taken as a tea or supplement.
Where does caraway oil come from?
The caraway plant is native to Western Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa. Caraway fruits, which many people mistake as the seeds of a caraway plant, have a pungent, anise-like flavor and aroma reminiscent of licorice, coriander, and fennel, which is why it’s so readily used as a culinary spice.
What are the benefits of using caraway oil?
Caraway oil and l-Menthol, the active ingredient in peppermint oil, are uniquely combined and designed into tiny microspheres. Patented SST® technology in FDgard® capsules are designed to deliver solid-date, targeted-release, triple-coatetd microspheres of caraway oil and l-Menthol where they are needed in the gut to help manage occasional indigestion†.
What does this mean for you?
Caraway oil and l-Menthol work together to help relax the digestive system and manage occasional symptoms in the gut. †
- The caraway oil and l-Menthol are uniquely designed in tiny spheres with a three-layer coating.
- All three layers work together to help release the herbal ingredients to the source of your occasional symptoms - for fast action. Starts working in as little as 24 hours†.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of occasional indigestion, a combination of caraway oil and peppermint oil capsules help support your gut health. Herbal supplement products like FDgard® capsules can be used to support a combination of occasional symptoms. † If you think you might benefit from a specially formulated herbal supplement that uses SST® technology for digestive support, like FDgard®, speak with your healthcare provider so that you can make shared, well-informed decisions about a combination of caraway oil and peppermint oil supplements and other complementary health approaches.
Find out more about our #1 gastroenterologist-recommended brand ‡ and Gard range of products for gut health by visiting https://www.yourgard.com/.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDgard: ǂAmong gastroenterologists who recommended an herbal product for occasional indigestion. June 2022.
The content of this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice. It is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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