Carminative
Template:Short description A carminative, known in Latin as carminativum (plural carminativa), is a herb or preparation intended to combat flatulence either by preventing formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or Template:Clarification needed span
NameEdit
The word carminative is a derivative of Latin {{#invoke:Lang|lang}} "card for wool", according to Hensley Wedgewood, on the humoral theory that carminatives "dilute and relax the gross humours from whence the wind arises, combing them out like the knots in wool".<ref>Hensleigh Wedgwood, A Dictionary of English Etymology, s.v.</ref>
VarietiesEdit
Template:Refimprove section Carminatives are often mixtures of essential oils and spices with a tradition in folk medicine.Template:Citation needed Some examples include: Template:Div col
- Agasyllis
- Angelica
- Ajwain
- Anise seed<ref name=Pitasawat>Template:Cite journal</ref>
- Asafoetida
- Basil
- Calamus
- Caraway<ref name=Harries>Template:Cite journal</ref>
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon<ref name=Harries />
- Coriander
- Coscoll
- Cnidium monnieri (She Huangzi)
- Cumin<ref name=Pitasawat />
- Dill<ref name=Harries />
- Epazote
- Eucalyptus
- Fennel<ref name=Pitasawat />
- Garlic<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
- Ginger
- Goldenrod
- Haritaki
- Hops
- Lemon balm
- Liquorice<ref name=Pitasawat />
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Motherwort
- Muña
- Mustard
- Nigella
- Nutmeg
- Onion
- Orange<ref name=Harries />
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Pepper
- Pennyroyal
- Peppermint<ref name=Harries />
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Sage
- Triphala
- Savory
- Spearmint
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Wintergreen
- Wormwood
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