Antacids and hemorrhoidal creams sell extremely well in American pharmacies. Both of these are signs of sluggish digestion and possible poor absorption. Herbal tinctures are more easily absorbed. Because they are often alcohol based, they should be avoided by anyone who has a personal history of alcohol abuse. For all others, placing the tincture in some boiling water may neutralize the alcohol.
Herbal teas are excellent for digestive and urinary tract problems.
They go directly to both of these areas and are extremely effective. The downside of herbal teas is some people find the taste unpleasant. You can add some sort of flavor to make the tea more palatable. I find that people like the flavors of Cinnamon, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, or Glycerrhiza added to the tea . Dosages Often people tend to take too little rather than too much of botanical medicine.