Carminatives are herbs, such as peppermint, allspice, cloves, sage, and thyme, that soothe the digestive tract. Most of the herbs in the mint and carrot families are carminatives, including anise, basil, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, lemon, and nutmeg.

What is carminative example?

carminative • \kahr-MIN-uh-tive\ • adjective. : expelling gas from the stomach or intestines so as to relieve flatulence or abdominal pain or distension. Examples: Fennel is a carminative herb that helps alleviate gas after a spicy meal. "

Is chamomile a carminative?

Chamomile is a carminative herb with long history of use as a calming herb and may be used to ease intestinal cramping in colicky infants. Carminatives are a class of herbs commonly used for infants with colic. These herbs tend to relax intestinal spasms.