Natural Remedies That Work With Your Body & IBS Type

If you’re tired of relying on medications or feeling like nothing ever works for your IBS, you’re not alone.

Ayurveda offers natural, time-tested remedies that don’t just suppress symptoms—they help heal your gut from the inside out.

Today, I’ll walk you through a few simple herbs and home remedies—organized by dosha—that you can start using right away.

🌿 The Ayurvedic View on Herbal Remedies

In Ayurveda, herbs aren’t quick fixes. They’re powerful, supportive tools that help:

• Strengthen digestion (Agni)

• Clear out toxins (Ama)

• Rebalance the doshas

They work gently, and when used correctly, they can be a big part of your long-term healing journey.

Always start slow. More isn’t necessarily better. Adjust as needed—and listen to your body.

⚖️ Dosha-Specific Herbs for IBS

For Vata (Constipation, Gas, Bloating):

• Ginger 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Clove 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp/ day (2.5 - 7.5g)

• Fennel 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Cumin 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Cardamom 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel) 2 Tbl of spices, 1 L of water

For Pitta (Diarrhea, Inflammation):

• Aloe vera (gel or juice)

• Coriander seeds 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Fresh Cilantro (as desired)

• Turmeric 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel) 2 Tbl of spices, 1 L of water

For Kapha (Sluggish Digestion, Mucous):

• Trikatu (Ginger, Black Pepper, Pippali) 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp/ day (2.5 - 7.5g)

• Couple slices Ginger root, 1/2 lime, juiced, and 1/2 tsp old raw honey (more than 1 year old)

• Cinnamon 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Cardamom 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Clove 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp/ day (2.5 - 7.5g)

• Cumin 1-3 tsp/ day (5-15g)

• Nutmeg 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp/ day (2.5 - 7.5g)

• Pippali (Long Pepper) 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp/ day (2.5 - 7.5g)

🍵 Simple Remedies to Try at Home

These are gentle, effective, and easy to make:

• Buttermilk with Spices – Mix CCF, Trikatu, or other dosha specific herb into buttermilk (depending on dosha) for a digestion-boosting drink.

• Ghee & Hot Water – 1 tsp ghee in hot water in the morning helps relieve Vata constipation.

• CCF Tea – A universal gut soother. Sip throughout the day.

🔥 Pre- and Post-Meal Helpers (Dipana & Pachana)

These support Agni and reduce Ama before and after meals:

Vata

• Pre-digestive: Fresh ginger slice with lime + pinch of salt

• Post-digestive: Toasted fennel seeds

Pitta

• Pre/Post-digestive: Coriander (seed)

Kapha

• Pre-digestive: Trikatu, or ginger powder + lime + old honey

• Post-digestive: Cumin seeds

🧠 Why Personalization Matters

These herbs are a great starting point—but the real magic happens when your remedies are tailored to your unique dosha, lifestyle, and needs.

You can absolutely DIY your healing (and I love that you're here learning how). But if you’re looking for deeper insight and faster results, working with a practitioner can massively increase your momentum.

Think of it like fixing your car—yes, you can do it yourself, but having a skilled mechanic saves time, confusion, and trial and error.

Same with your gut.

🌱 What Will You Try First?

Which of these herbs or remedies are you most excited to try?

Drop a comment and let me know how it goes—these little actions can lead to big shifts.

🔮 Coming Up Next:

In the next (and final!) video, we’ll talk about what long-term healing actually looks like—how to keep the momentum going, and why your IBS healing journey involves so much more than digestion alone.

Can’t wait to share it with you!