Postoperative herbs and tips by

Postoperative herbs and tips by https://padlet.com/aoifemayhem/rumr3zdiic77qkzr Made with big dreams en-us 2021-04-28 09:11:35 UTC 2025-10-16 18:57:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Post operative gut health aoifemayhem https://padlet.com/aoifemayhem/rumr3zdiic77qkzr/wish/1468215565 considerations:
gut flora often damaged after operations
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5715992/
https://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bmcseriesblog/2019/03/12/gut-microbiome-patterns-associated-post-surgery-complication-risk/

reduced appetite https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-018-0181-3

herbs:
burdock root and dandelion

biome broth - a mushroom broth to aid with gut healing

pre+pro-biotics. saurkraut and kimchi but maybe a bit strong in flavour if appetite is down

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Arnica montana - bruising, pain relieving, antiseptic
Symphytum officinale - wound healing (not deep wounds but could put around the area

Hypericum perforatum - bruises, cuts and other wounds

Calendula officinalis - promoting wound healing, reduce inflammation

Echinaccea - immune stimulating, mildly antiseptic

Gotu kola - helps form new connective tissue

Clove - painkiller and antiseptic

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herbs and supplement s useful for after care - golden seal, comfrey leaf and dandelion leaf in the form of teas and tinctures. or capsules
Also rose for emotional support

astragalus to increase fluid and energy levels - website - dematherbs.com

Rhemania root - supports blood and heals wound, supplements can be taken to provide nutritional support

turmeric root good for inflammation

red peony

fresh fruit and veg, proteins, gentle exercise (tips from a nurses guide for women)

brommelin helps with bruising

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Bach flower remedy for possible emotional support after surgery i.e
Olive
Star of Bethlehem

Calendula officinalis- knits tissues together and heals wounds. good for sore throats and mouth.

Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium

· Used for traumatic pain

· Clears heat and toxins through diaphoretic actions.

Aloe vera – Aloe

· Used in oral pain as a mouth wash

Arnica montana – Leopards bane

· Trauma, swelling, oral applications

Celendine – Chelidonium majus

· Toothache

· Anti-inflammatory

· Contraindicated for biliary obstruction.

Lavendula

· Stress

· Headaches

· Calming

Ocimum tenuiflorum – holy basil

· Antioxidant

· Tea? Mouthwash?
headaches
fever
stress

Pepermint – mentha piperita

antiseptic, antiviral

Gotu Kola - helping new connective tissue

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