Herbal tincture to relieve IBS symptoms
This technology is a mixture of herbal extracts for the relief of abdominal pain and bloating associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. The benefits of the herbal extracts are supported by scientific evidence.
Unmet Need: Effective treatment of IBS
IBS is a common disorder that affects the large intestine, with symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and bowel disturbances that are caused by a variety of related factors. Medicine may be prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain, diarrhea, or constipation. However, current pharmacological treatments are not effective in the broad treatment of IBS symptoms.
The Technology: Natural tincture for effective IBS treatment
This tincture is an herbal remedy that is composed of an alcohol extract of eight Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs). These botanicals that are included in this tincture have been traditionally used to promote digestion and to harmonize the stomach and intestines. Modern research suggests that these CHMs may act holistically to give relieve from digestive symptoms through several mechanisms including (1) regulation of muscles in the digestive organs, (2) reduction of inflammation, (3) calming of digestive organs and (4) reduction of gas formation.
The technology has been approved by the FDA to study as an investigational over the counter drug.
Applications:
- Symptom relief for patients with IBS
- Treatment of dyspepsia
- Alleviation of bloating and inflammation
Advantages:
- Consistently effective across various patients
- All-natural remedy
- Gentle treatment of IBS
Lead Inventor:
Marc Brodsky, M.D.
Patent Information:
Tech Ventures Reference:
IR CU18088
Licensing Contact: Maria B. Rahmany mr3457@columbia.edu