Iberogast Formula vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Iberogast Formula

Nine-herb German formula

Digestive

Digestive

Iberogast Formula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

German clinically-proven nine-herb formula for functional dyspepsia and IBS.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

Iberis amara compounds, Angelica compounds, Chamomile compounds, Caraway compounds

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

Functional dyspepsia, IBS, Bloating, Nausea, Gastric motility

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

Prokinetic, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory GI

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

20 drops (1ml) 3x daily before or with meals

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

Allergic reactions rare, Liver concerns reported

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E