What is "iberogast"

Iberogast, also known as STW5, is a liquid formulation of nine herbs. A proprietary blend, it was developed in Germany in 1961 and is available (without prescription) in other countries. Named after the genus ( Iberis) of one of its ingredients, it is also claimed to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and free radical-inhibiting properties as well as reduce gastric acid secretion.

Iberogast is a mixture of extracts from bitter candytuft ( Iberis amara), angelica root ( Angelicae radix), milk thistle fruit ( Silybi mariani fructus), celandine herb ( Chelidonii herba), caraway fruit ( Carvi fructus), liquorice root ( Liquiritiae radix), peppermint herb ( Menthae piperitae folium), balm leaf ( Melissae folium) and chamomile flower ( Matricariae flos).