Living With Diverticulitis

5. Teas and Natural Remedies

You may wish to include certain teas and other natural remedies to help with treatment and prevention of diverticulitis. Teas with chamomile are soothing to the stomach and help reduce inflammation. Peppermint calms the colon lining and marshmallow helps irritated membranes to heal. Some people enjoy using wild yam root to relax the abdominal and pelvic muscles. It’s important to consult a doctor to ensure that natural remedy’s won’t interfere with other medications.