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References

History References:

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Gundermann, K . J ., E . Godehardt and M . Ulbrich “Efficacy of a herbal preparation in patients with functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, clinical trials .” Adv Ther, 2003 . 20(1): 43–49 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Melzer, J ., W . Rosch, J . Reichling, R . Brignoli and R . Saller “Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 20(11-12): 1279–1287 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19 .

Bleimann, H ., R . Hartmann "Therapy of Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders with Iberogast® ." Der Kassenarzt, 1983; 23:52-59 .

Ohms, P . "Tablets Every Day: How Long can the Stomach Tolerate it? " Ärztl. Praxis, 1983 . 35: 3109-3110.

Steimer, P . "Iberogast® Therapy in Gastroenterology - Therapeutic Experience Report ." Der Krankenhausarzt, 1983. Vol. 12: 1005-1008 .

Bremer, W ., F . Fischer and K . Nicolay "Gastrointestinal Illnesses - Therapy with Iberogast® " Z. Allg. Med., 1983 . 59: 1706-1709 .

Brückel, M . H ., W . Gisevius "Iberis Amara Helps in Cases of Functional Stomach Complaints ." Ärztl. Praxis, 1984 . 36: 494 .

Hölscher, H. J. "Therapy of Non-specific Gastrointestinal Complaints in Elderly Patients" Therapiwoche, 1984 . 34: 657-659 .

Illing, G ., G . Sajthy "On the Antiemetic Effect of Iberogast® " Der Kassenarzt, 1984 . 24: 46-49 .

Sporrer, M . "Rapidly Effective Phytotherapy in Gastrointestinal Complaints " Medica - Seminarzeitschrift für die ärztliche Praxis, 1984 . 5

Nicolay, K . "Metoclopramide versus the Herbal Medicine Iberogast® in the Treatment of Functional Gastroenteropathies" Gastro-Entero-Hepatologie, 1984. 2:1-12.

Kohlhoff, E ., U . Hübner-Steiner "Controlled Double-blind Study of Iberogast® versus Placebo in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Ailments due to Stress at the Workplace", Internal Study report: 8: Research Report No. 06/85 1-55 .

MacLean, N., U . Hübner-Steiner "Controlled Double-Blind Study of Iberogast® verus Placebo for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Complaints due to Drug Intolerance", Internal Study Report 7: Research Report No. 07/85 1-61 .

MacLean, N., U. Hübner-Steiner "Controlled Double-Blind Study of Iberogast® versus Placebo for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Complaints due to Drug Intolerance", Internal Study Report 6: Research Report No. 06/86 1-49 .

Ammon, H . P ., O . Kelber and S . N . Okpanyi “Spasmolytic and tonic effect of Iberogast® (STW 5) in intestinal smooth muscle .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 67–74 .

Hohenester, B ., A . Rühl, O . Kelber and M . Schemann “The herbal preparation STW5 (lberogast) has potent and region-specific effects on gastric motility .” Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2004 . 16(6): 765–773 .

Pilichiewicz, A . N ., M . Horowitz, A . Russo, A . F . Maddox, K . L . Jones, M . Schemann, G . Holtmann and C . Feinle-Bisset “Effects of Iberogast® on proximal gastric volume, antropyloroduodenal motility and gastric emptying in healthy men .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1276–1283 .

Schemann, M ., K . Michel, F . Zeller, B . Hohenester and A . Ruhl “Region-specific effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components in gastric fundus, corpus and antrum .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 90–99 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . A . el-Ghazaly, S . A . Kenawy, M . Seif-el-Nasr, L . G . Mahran, Y . A . Kafafi and S . N . Okpanyi “Antiulcerogenic effect of some gastrointestinally acting plant extracts and their combination .” Arzneimittelforschung, 2001 . 51(7): 545–553 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . Seif-El-Nasr, M . A . El-Ghazaly, S . N . Okpanyi, O . Kelber and D . Weiser “Mechanisms involved in the gastro-protective effect of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components against ulcers and rebound acidity .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 56–66 .

Liu, C .-Y ., M . H . Müller, J . Glatzle, D . Weiser, O . Kelber, P . Enck, D . Grundy and M . E . Kreis “The herbal preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) desensitizes intestinal afferents in the rat small intestine .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2004 . 16(6): 759–764 .

Reichling, J . and R . Saller “Iberis amara L . (Bittere Schleifenblume) – Profil einer Heilpflanze .” Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd, 2002 . 9: 21–33 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast® (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Iberis, Hager ROM 2003, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg 2003, HN: 2001400.

Nieber, K ., V . Winkelmann, S . Hoser, O . Kelber, H . Abdel-Aziz and D . Weiser “Evaluation of the cytoprotective effects of individual and combined constituents of the herbal drug STW 5 .” Planta Medica, 2012 . 78(11):1086 .

Ulrich-Merzenich, G ., L. Welslau, H. Aziz-Kalbhenn, O. Kelber, A. Shcherbakova "Synergy quantifications to identify individual contributions of combination partners to the overall activity - The example of STW 5 ." Phytomedicine, 2019. 16: 153013 .

Allescher, H . D. "Functional dyspepsia - A multicausal disease and its therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006. 13 SV 2-11 .

Wagner, H . "Multitarget therapy - The future of treatment for more than just functional dyspepsia ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 5: 122-9 .

Allescher, H . D . and H . Abdel-Aziz “Mechanism of Action of STW 5 in Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: The Origin of Multi-Target .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 18–24 .

Raedsch, R ., B . Vinson, B . Ottillinger and G . Holtmann “Early onset of efficacy in patients with functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders: A noninterventional study with Iberogast®(R) .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2018 . 168(3–4): 89–98 .

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19 .

How to take Iberogast® References:

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19.

Allescher, H . D. "Functional dyspepsia - A multicausal disease and its therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006. 13 SV 2-11 .

Allescher, H . D . and H . Abdel-Aziz “Mechanism of Action of STW 5 in Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: The Origin of Multi-Target .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 18–24 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast® (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Wagner, H . "Multitarget therapy - The future of treatment for more than just functional dyspepsia ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 5: 122-9 .

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Gundermann, K . J ., E . Godehardt and M . Ulbrich “Efficacy of a herbal preparation in patients with functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, clinical trials .” Adv Ther, 2003 . 20(1): 43–49 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

 

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Melzer, J ., W . Rosch, J . Reichling, R . Brignoli and R . Saller “Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 20(11-12): 1279–1287 .

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Holtmann, G ., N. J. Talley "Herbal medicines for the treatment of functional and inflammatory bowel disorders ." Clinical Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2015 . 13(3): 422-32.

Malfertheiner, P . "STW 5 (Iberogast®) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders ." Dig Dis, 2017 . 35: 25-29.

Nieber, K ., V . Winkelmann, S . Hoser, O . Kelber, H . Abdel-Aziz and D . Weiser “Evaluation of the cytoprotective effects of individual and combined constituents of the herbal drug STW 5 .” Planta Medica, 2012 . 78(11):1086

Ulrich-Merzenich, G ., L. Welslau, H. Aziz-Kalbhenn, O. Kelber, A. Shcherbakova "Synergy quantifications to identify individual contributions of combination partners to the overall activity - The example of STW 5 ." Phytomedicine, 2019. 16: 153013 .

Making Iberogast® References:

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19 .

European Medicines Agency: EMEA/HMPC/246816/2005 – “Guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin .” Published 20 February 2006 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/documents/scientific-guideline/guideline-good-agriculturalcollection-practice-gacp-starting-materials-herbal-origin_en .pdf .

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Gundermann, K . J ., E . Godehardt and M . Ulbrich “Efficacy of a herbal preparation in patients with functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, clinical trials .” Adv Ther, 2003 . 20(1): 43–49 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Melzer, J ., W . Rosch, J . Reichling, R . Brignoli and R . Saller “Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 20(11-12): 1279–1287 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

European Medicines Agency: EMEA/HMPC/246816/2005 – “Guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin .” Published 20 February 2006 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/documents/scientific-guideline/guideline-good-agriculturalcollection-practice-gacp-starting-materials-herbal-origin_en .pdf .

Okpanyi, S . N . “Acute oral toxicity of Iberogast® (STW 5) in the rat .” 1986 . STW FB 17/86 .

Okpanyi, S . N . “Acute oral toxicity of Iberogast® in the mouse .” 1986 . STW FB 18/86 .

van Rozendaal, A . W . M ., W . J . A . M . Frieling and C . J . Mitchell “STW 5 (Iberogast®): Acute oral toxicity study in male and female Wistar rats .” 2003, Notox project no . 320265 .

van Rozendaal, A . W . M ., W . J . A . M . Frieling and C . J . Mitchell “STW 5 (Iberogast®): 3-Month oral gavage toxicity study in male and female Beagle dogs followed by a 1-month recovery period .” 2003, Notox project no . 330222 .

Schoenmakers A . C . M ., W . J . A . M . Frieling and C . J . Mitchell “STW 5 (Iberogast®): Combined 3 and 6-month oral gavage toxicity study in male and female Wistar rats followed by a one-month recovery period .” 2003 . Notox project no . 330211 .

Völkner, W ., M . Arenz, F . Hermann and H . G . Miltenburger “Micronucleus assay in bone marrow cells of the mouse with STW 5 .” CCR Cytotest Cell Research GmbH & Co . KG, Roßdorf/Germany . Test Report 1996 . CCR project no: 538204 .

Völkner, W ., M . Arenz, F . Hermann and H . G . Miltenburger “In vivo/in vitro unscheduled DNA synthesis in rat hepatocytes with STW 5 .” CCR Cytotest Cell Research GmbH & Co . KG, Roßdorf/ Germany, Test Report 1996 . CCR project no: 538203 .

Völkner, W ., M . Arenz, F . Hermann and H . G . Miltenburger “Micronucleus assay in bone marrow cells of the mouse with STW 5 . Test report, Proj . No . 538 204 .” CCR Cytotest Cell Research GmbH & Co . KG, Roßdorf/Germany, Test Report 1996 . CCR project no: 538104 .

Völkner, W ., M . Arenz, F . Hermann and H . G . Miltenburger “In vivo/in vitro unscheduled DNA synthesis in rat hepatocytes with STW 6 .” CCR Cytotest Cell Research GmbH & Co . KG, Roßdorf/ Germany, Test Report 1996 . CCR project no . 538103 .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) maximum tolerated dose (MTD) study in the rabbit .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0002 .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) developmental toxicity dose range finding study in the rabbit .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0003 .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) developmental toxicity study in the rabbit .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0004 .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) fertility and general reproductive performance dose ranging study in the rat .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0005 [Module 4 .2 .3 .5 .1 .1] .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) developmental toxicity study in the rat .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0008 [Module 4 .2 .3 .5 .1 .2] .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) developmental toxicity dose range finding study in the rat .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0006 [Module 4 .2 .3 .5 .1 .3] .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) fertility and early embryonic development study in the rat .” 2003 . Sequani Study no: VEB0007 [Module 4 .2 .3 .5 .1 .4] .

Burns, L . M . “Oral (gavage) pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity study in the rat .” 2003 . Study no: VEB0009 [Module 4 .2 .3 .5 .3 .1] .

Allescher, H . D. "Functional dyspepsia - A multicausal disease and its therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006. 13 SV 2-11 .

Allescher, H . D . and H . Abdel-Aziz “Mechanism of Action of STW 5 in Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: The Origin of Multi-Target .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 18–24 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast® (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Wagner, H . "Multitarget therapy - The future of treatment for more than just functional dyspepsia ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 5: 122-9 .

Holtmann, G ., N. J. Talley "Herbal medicines for the treatment of functional and inflammatory bowel disorders ." Clinical Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2015 . 13(3): 422-32.

Malfertheiner, P . "STW 5 (Iberogast) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders ." Dig Dis, 2017 . 35: 25-29.

Nieber, K ., V . Winkelmann, S . Hoser, O . Kelber, H . Abdel-Aziz and D . Weiser “Evaluation of the cytoprotective effects of individual and combined constituents of the herbal drug STW 5 .” Planta Medica, 2012 . 78(11):1086 .

Ulrich-Merzenich, G ., L. Welslau, H. Aziz-Kalbhenn, O. Kelber, A. Shcherbakova "Synergy quantifications to identify individual contributions of combination partners to the overall activity - The example of STW 5 ." Phytomedicine, 2019. 16: 153013 .

What Experts say References:

Gundermann, K . J ., E . Godehardt and M . Ulbrich “Efficacy of a herbal preparation in patients with functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, clinical trials .” Adv Ther, 2003 . 20(1): 43–49 .

Melzer, J ., W . Rosch, J . Reichling, R . Brignoli and R . Saller “Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 20(11-12): 1279–1287 .

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19.

Stanghellini, V ., F . K . Chan, W . L . Hasler, J . R . Malagelada, H . Suzuki, J . Tack and N . J . Talley “Gastroduodenal Disorders .” Gastroenterology, 2016 . 150(6): 1380–1392 .

Hohenester, B ., A . Rühl, O . Kelber and M . Schemann “The herbal preparation STW5 (lberogast) has potent and region-specific effects on gastric motility .” Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2004 . 16(6): 765–773 .

Pilichiewicz, A . N ., M . Horowitz, A . Russo, A . F . Maddox, K . L . Jones, M . Schemann, G . Holtmann and C . Feinle-Bisset “Effects of Iberogast® on proximal gastric volume, antropyloroduodenal motility and gastric emptying in healthy men .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1276–1283 .

Schemann, M ., K . Michel, F . Zeller, B . Hohenester and A . Ruhl “Region-specific effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components in gastric fundus, corpus and antrum .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 90–99 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Simmen, U ., O . Kelber, S . N . Okpanyi, R . Jaeggi, B . Bueter and D . Weiser “Binding of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components to intestinal 5-HT, muscarinic M3, and opioid receptors .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 51–55.

Liu, C .-Y ., M . H . Müller, J . Glatzle, D . Weiser, O . Kelber, P . Enck, D . Grundy and M . E . Kreis “The herbal preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) desensitizes intestinal afferents in the rat small intestine .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2004 . 16(6): 759–764 .

Simmen, U ., O . Kelber, R . Jaeggi, B . Büter, S . N . Okpanyi and D . Weiser . “Relevance of the herbal combination of STW 5 for its binding affinity to the muscarinic M3 receptor .” Naunyn Schmiedeberg´s Arch Pharmacol, 2003 . 367, (Suppl 1): R22 .

Müller, M . H ., C . Y . Liu, J . Glatzle, D . Weiser, O . Kelber, P . Enck, D . Grundy and M . E . Kreis “STW 5 (Iberogast®) reduces afferent sensitivity in the rat small intestine .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 100–106.

Hagelauer, D ., O . Kelber, D . Weiser, S . Laufer and H . Heinle “Effects of Substance P and Neurotensin on the contractility of ileum of mice in vitro: Inhibition by plant extract STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Planta Med, 2007 . 73(09): P_478 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., M . Schneider, W . Neuhuber, A . M . Kassem, S . Khailah, J . Muller, H . Gamaleldeen, A . Khairy, M . T . Khayyal, A . Shcherbakova, T . Efferth and G . Ulrich-Merzenich “GPR84 and TREM-1 signaling contribute to the pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis .” Mol Med, 2015 . 21(1): 1011–1024 .

Bonaterra, G . A ., O . Kelber, D . Weiser and R . Kinscherf “Mechanisms of the antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory effects of the herbal fixed combination STW 5 (Iberogast®) on colon adenocarcinoma (HT29) cells in vitro .” Phytomedicine, 2013 . 20(8–9): 691–698 .

Michael, S ., O . Kelber, S . Hauschildt, K . Spanel-Borowski and K . Nieber “Inhibition of inflammation-induced alterations in rat small intestine by the herbal preparations STW 5 and STW 6 .” Phytomedicine, 2009 . 16(2-3): 161–171 .

Michael, S ., H . Abdel-Aziz, D . Weiser, C . E . Muller, O . Kelber and K . Nieber “Adenosine A2A receptor contributes to the anti-inflammatory effect of the fixed herbal combination STW 5 (Iberogast®(R)) in rat small intestinal preparations .” Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol, 2012 . 385(4): 411–421 .

Schempp, H ., D . Weiser, O . Kelber and O . Elstner "Radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components ," Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 Suppl 5:36-44 .

Schneider, M ., T . Efferth and H . Abdel-Aziz “Anti-inflammatory Effects of Herbal Preparations STW5 and STW5-II in Cytokine-Challenged Normal Human Colon Cells .” Front Pharmacol, 2016 . 7: 393 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . A . el-Ghazaly, S . A . Kenawy, M . Seif-el-Nasr, L . G . Mahran, Y . A . Kafafi and S . N . Okpanyi “Antiulcerogenic effect of some gastrointestinally acting plant extracts and their combination .” Arzneimittelforschung, 2001 . 51(7): 545–553 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . Seif-El-Nasr, M . A . El-Ghazaly, S . N . Okpanyi, O . Kelber and D . Weiser “Mechanisms involved in the gastro-protective effect of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components against ulcers and rebound acidity .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 56–66 .

Wadie, W ., H . Abdel-Aziz, H . F . Zaki, O . Kelber, D . Weiser and M . T . Khayyal “STW 5 is effective in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in rats .” Int J Colorectal Dis, 2012 . 27(11): 1445–1453 .

Marx, L ., D . Grundmann, S . Dominik, M . Klotz, D . Simon, H . Rabe, H . Abdel-Aziz, O . Kelber and K .-H . Schäfer “Influences of STW 5, a multi-component herbal preparation, on motility and inflammation challenges in gut and enteric nervous system (ENS) .” Digestive Disease Week 2016 . San Diego Convention Center, 2016 .

Raedsch, R ., B . Vinson, B . Ottillinger and G . Holtmann “Early onset of efficacy in patients with functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders: A noninterventional study with Iberogast®(R) .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2018 . 168(3–4): 89–98 .

Holtmann, G ., N. J. Talley "Herbal medicines for the treatment of functional and inflammatory bowel disorders ." Clinical Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2015 . 13(3): 422-32.

Malfertheiner, P . "STW 5 (Iberogast®) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders ." Dig Dis, 2017 . 35: 25-29.

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

Nieber, K ., V . Winkelmann, S . Hoser, O . Kelber, H . Abdel-Aziz and D . Weiser “Evaluation of the cytoprotective effects of individual and combined constituents of the herbal drug STW 5 .” Planta Medica, 2012 . 78(11):1086

Ulrich-Merzenich, G ., L. Welslau, H. Aziz-Kalbhenn, O. Kelber, A. Shcherbakova "Synergy quantifications to identify individual contributions of combination partners to the overall activity - The example of STW 5 ." Phytomedicine, 2019. 16: 153013 .

What’s in Iberogast® References:

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Gundermann, K . J ., E . Godehardt and M . Ulbrich “Efficacy of a herbal preparation in patients with functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, clinical trials .” Adv Ther, 2003 . 20(1): 43–49 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Melzer, J ., W . Rosch, J . Reichling, R . Brignoli and R . Saller “Meta-analysis: phytotherapy of functional dyspepsia with the herbal drug preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 20(11-12): 1279–1287 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19.

Enck, P ., Q . Aziz, G . Barbara, A . D . Farmer, S . Fukudo, E . A . Mayer, B . Niesler, E . M . Quigley, M . Rajilic-Stojanovic, M . Schemann, J . Schwille-Kiuntke, M . Simren, S . Zipfel and R . C . Spiller “Irritable bowel syndrome .” Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2016 . 2: 16014 .

Enck, P ., F . Azpiroz, G . Boeckxstaens, S . Elsenbruch, C . Feinle-Bisset, G . Holtmann, J . M . Lackner, J . Ronkainen, M . Schemann, A . Stengel, J . Tack, S . Zipfel and N . J . Talley “Functional dyspepsia .” Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017 . 3: 17081 .

Raedsch, R ., B . Vinson, B . Ottillinger and G . Holtmann “Early onset of efficacy in patients with functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders: A noninterventional study with Iberogast®(R) .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2018 . 168(3–4): 89–98 .

Nieber, K ., V . Winkelmann, S . Hoser, O . Kelber, H . Abdel-Aziz and D . Weiser “Evaluation of the cytoprotective effects of individual and combined constituents of the herbal drug STW 5 .” Planta Medica, 2012 . 78(11):1086

Ulrich-Merzenich, G ., L. Welslau, H. Aziz-Kalbhenn, O. Kelber, A. Shcherbakova "Synergy quantifications to identify individual contributions of combination partners to the overall activity - The example of STW 5 ." Phytomedicine, 2019. 16: 153013 .

Allescher, H . D. "Functional dyspepsia - A multicausal disease and its therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006. 13 SV 2-11 .

Allescher, H . D . and H . Abdel-Aziz “Mechanism of Action of STW 5 in Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: The Origin of Multi-Target .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 18–24 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast® (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Wagner, H . "Multitarget therapy - The future of treatment for more than just functional dyspepsia ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 5: 122-9 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . A . el-Ghazaly, S . A . Kenawy, M . Seif-el-Nasr, L . G . Mahran, Y . A . Kafafi and S . N . Okpanyi “Antiulcerogenic effect of some gastrointestinally acting plant extracts and their combination .” Arzneimittelforschung, 2001 . 51(7): 545–553 .

Reichling, J . and R . Saller “Iberis amara L . (Bittere Schleifenblume) – Profil einer Heilpflanze .” Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd, 2002 . 9: 21–33 .

Liu, C .-Y ., M . H . Müller, J . Glatzle, D . Weiser, O . Kelber, P . Enck, D . Grundy and M . E . Kreis “The herbal preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) desensitizes intestinal afferents in the rat small intestine .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2004 . 16(6): 759–764 .

Khayyal, M . T ., M . Seif-El-Nasr, M . A . El-Ghazaly, S . N . Okpanyi, O . Kelber and D . Weiser “Mechanisms involved in the gastro-protective effect of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components against ulcers and rebound acidity .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 56–66 .

Iberis, Hager ROM 2003, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg 2003, HN: 2001400.

Hohenester, B ., A . Rühl, O . Kelber and M . Schemann “The herbal preparation STW5 (lberogast) has potent and region-specific effects on gastric motility .” Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2004 . 16(6): 765–773 .

Schemann, M ., K . Michel, F . Zeller, B . Hohenester and A . Ruhl “Region-specific effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components in gastric fundus, corpus and antrum .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 90–99 .

Ammon, H . P ., O . Kelber and S . N . Okpanyi “Spasmolytic and tonic effect of Iberogast® (STW 5) in intestinal smooth muscle .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 67–74 .

Angelicae radix, ESCOP monographs 2009.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/614586/2012 – “Assessment report on Angelica sinensis (Oliv .) Diels, radix .” Published 9 July 2013 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/ documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-angelica-sinensis-oliv-diels-radix-first-version_en .pdf .

Carvi fructus, ESCOP monographs 2003.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/715092/2013 – “European Union herbal monograph on Carum carvi L ., fructus .” Published 14 November 2014 . Available from: https://www .ema . europa .eu/documents/herbal-monograph/draft-european-union-herbal-monograph-carum-carvi-lfructus_en .pdf .

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/55837/2011 – “Assessment report on Matricaria recutita L ., flos and Matricaria recutita L ., aetheroleum .” Published 1 July 2014 . Available from: https:// www .ema .europa .eu/documents/herbal-report/draft-assessment-report-matricaria-recutita-l-flosmatricaria-recutita-l-aetheroleum_en .pdf .

Matricariae flos, ESCOP monographs 2003.

Flos Chamomillae, WHO monograph 2010.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/294188/2013 – “Assessment report on Silybum marianum (L .) Gaertn ., fructus .” Published 5 June 2018 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/ documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-silybum-marianum-l-gaertn-fructus_en .pdf .

Silybi mariani fructus, ESCOP monographs 2009.

Fructus Silybi Mariae, WHO monograph 2002.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/196746/2012 – “Assessment report on Melissa officinalis L ., folium .” Published 14 May 2013 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/documents/ herbal-report/final-assessment-report-melissa-officinalis-l-folium_en .pdf .

Melissae folium, ESCOP monographs 2013.

Folium Melissae, WHO monograph 2010.

Sibaev, A ., H . Abdel-Aziz, O . Kelber, H . D . Allescher and M . Storr “Mechanism of action of STW 5 and its components on motility and intestinal neurotransmission in “in vitro” model of the human colon .” Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2015 . 27 (Suppl . 2): 101 .

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/369801/2009 – “Assessment report on Chelidonium majus L ., herba .” Published 13 September 2011 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/ documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-chelidonium-majus-l-herba_en .pdf .

Simmen, U ., O . Kelber, S . N . Okpanyi, R . Jaeggi, B . Bueter and D . Weiser “Binding of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components to intestinal 5-HT, muscarinic M3, and opioid receptors .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 51–55.

Allam, S ., D . Krueger, I . E . Demir, G . Ceyhan, F . Zeller and M . Schemann “Extracts from peppermint leaves, lemon balm leaves and in particular angelica roots mimic the pro-secretory action of the herbal preparation STW 5 in the human intestine .” Phytomedicine, 2015 . 22(12): 1063–1070 .

Menthae piperitae folium, ESCOP monographs 2019.

Folium Menthae Piperitae, WHO monograph 2002.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/571122/2010 Corr . – “Assessment report on Glycyrrhiza glabra L . and/or Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat . and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch ., radix .” Published 12 March 2013 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/documents/herbal-report/final-assessmentreport-glycyrrhiza-glabra-l/glycyrrhiza-inflata-bat/glycyrrhiza-uralensis-fisch-radix_en .pdf .

Liquiritiae radix, ESCOP monographs 2003.

Radix Glycyrrhizae, WHO monograph 2010.

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

European Medicines Agency: EMEA/HMPC/246816/2005 – “Guideline on good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin .” Published 20 February 2006 . Available from: https://www .ema .europa .eu/documents/scientific-guideline/guideline-good-agriculturalcollection-practice-gacp-starting-materials-herbal-origin_en .pdf .

Holtmann, G ., N. J. Talley "Herbal medicines for the treatment of functional and inflammatory bowel disorders ." Clinical Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2015 . 13(3): 422-32.

Malfertheiner, P . "STW 5 (Iberogast®) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders ." Dig Dis, 2017 . 35: 25-29.

Digestive Symptoms Articles References:

Enck, P ., Q . Aziz, G . Barbara, A . D . Farmer, S . Fukudo, E . A . Mayer, B . Niesler, E . M . Quigley, M . Rajilic-Stojanovic, M . Schemann, J . Schwille-Kiuntke, M . Simren, S . Zipfel and R . C . Spiller “Irritable bowel syndrome .” Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2016 . 2: 16014 .

Lacy, B . E ., F . Mearin, L . Chang, W . D . Chey, A . J . Lembo, M . Simren and R . Spiller “Bowel Disorders .” Gastroenterology, 2016 . 150(6): 1393–1407 .e1395 .

Lovell, R . M . and A . C . Ford “Global prevalence of and risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis .” Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2012 . 10(7):712–721 .e4 .

Saito, Y . A ., G . M . Petersen, J . J . Larson, E . J . Atkinson, B . L . Fridley, M . de Andrade, G . R . Locke 3rd, J . M . Zimmerman, A . E . Almazar-Elder and N . J . Talley "Familial aggregation of irritable bowel syndrome: a family case-control study ." Am J Gastroenterol, 2010 . 195(4): 833-41 .

Enck, P ., F . Azpiroz, G . Boeckxstaens, S . Elsenbruch, C . Feinle-Bisset, G . Holtmann, J . M . Lackner, J . Ronkainen, M . Schemann, A . Stengel, J . Tack, S . Zipfel and N . J . Talley “Functional dyspepsia .” Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017 . 3: 17081 .

Holtmann, G ., A . Shah and M . Morrison “Pathophysiology of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Holistic Overview .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 5–13 .

Drossman, D . A . and W . L . Hasler “Rome IV-Functional GI Disorders: Disorders of GutBrain Interaction .” Gastroenterology, 2016 . 150(6): 1257–1261 .

Camilleri, M ., B . Coulie and J . F . Tack “Visceral hypersensitivity: facts, speculations, and challenges .” Gut, 2001 . 48(1): 125–131 .

Mayer, E . A ., S . Bradesi, L . Chang, B . M . R . Spiegel. J . A . Bueller and B . D . Naliboff "Functional GI disorders: from animal models to drug development ." Gut, 2008 . 57(3): 384-404 .

Ford, A . C ., P . Moayyedi, B . E . Lacy, A . J . Lembo, Y . A . Saito, L . R . Schiller, E . E . Soffer, B . M . R . Spiegel, E . M . M . Quigley "American College of Gastroenterology monograph on the management of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation ." Am J Gastroenterol. 2014 . 109 Suppl 1: s2-26; quiz S27 .

Hayes, P . A ., M . H . Fraher and E . M . M . Quigley "Irritable bowel syndrome: the role of food in pathogenesis and management ." Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y), 2014 . 10(3): 164-74 .

Madisch, A ., G . Holtmann, K . Plein and J . Hotz “Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial .” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2004 . 19(3): 271–279 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Allescher, H . D. "Functional dyspepsia - A multicausal disease and its therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006. 13 SV 2-11 .

Allescher, H . D . and H . Abdel-Aziz “Mechanism of Action of STW 5 in Functional Dyspepsia and IBS: The Origin of Multi-Target .” Dig Dis, 2017 . 35 (Suppl 1): 18–24 .

Mueller, M . H ., H . Seeliger, N . Hering, M . S . Kasparek, A . H . Abdel and M . E . Kreis “Differential Desensitisation of Afferent Nerve Fibres by Iberis amara (STW 6) and Iberogast® (STW 5) in the Murine Colon .” Am J Phytomed Clin Ther, 2018 . 6(1:4) .

Wagner, H . "Multitarget therapy - The future of treatment for more than just functional dyspepsia ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 5: 122-9 .

Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625 .

Buchert, D . “Wirkung einer fixen Kombination bei gesicherter Non-Ulcus-Dyspepsie .” Z Phytother, 1994 . 15: 24-25 .

Madisch, A ., H . Melderis, G . Mayr, I . Sassin and J . Hotz “Ein Phytotherapeutikum und seine modifizierte Rezeptur bei funktioneller Dyspepsie .” Z Gastroenterol, 2001 . 39(07): 511–517 .

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Zhou, C ., E . Zhao, Y . Li, Y . Jia and F . Li "Exercise therapy of patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials ." Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2019 . 31(2):e13461 .

De Giorgio, R ., U . Volta and P . R . Gibson "Sensitivity to wheat, gluten and FODMAPs in IBS: facts or fiction?" Gut, 2016 . 65(1): 169-78 .

Vazquez-Roque, M . I ., M . Camilleri, T . Smyrk, J . A . Murray, E . Marietta, J . O'Neill, P . Carlson, J . Lamsam, D . Janzow, D . Eckert, D . Burton and A . R . Zinsmeister "A controlled trial of gluten-free diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea: effects on bowel frequency and intestinal function ." Gastroenterology, 2013 . 144(5): 903-911 e3 .

Moayyedi, P ., E . M . M . Quigley, B . E. Lacy, A . J . Lembo, Y . A . Saito, L . R . Schiller, E . E . Soffer, B . M . R . Spiegel and A . C . Ford "The effect of fiber supplementation on irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis ." Am J Gastroenterol, 2014 . 109(9): 1367-74 .

Halmos, E . P ., V . A . Power, S . J . Shepherd, P . R . Gibson and J . G . Muir "A diet low in FODMAPs reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome ." Gastroenterology, 2014 . 146(1): 67-75 e5 .

Halmos, E . P ., C . T . Christophersen, A . R . Bird, S . J . Shepherd, P . R . Gibson and J . G . Muir "Diets that differ in their FODMAP content alter the colonic luminal microenvironment ." Gut, 2015 . 64(1): 93-100 .

Catassi, G ., E . Lionetti, S . Gatti and C . Catassi "The Low FODMAP Diet: Many Question Marks for a Catchy Acronym ." Nutrients, 2017 . 9(3): 292 .

Drossman, D . A ., L . Chang, S . Schneck, C . Blackman, W . F . Norton and N . J . Norton "A focus group assessment of patient perspectives on irritable bowel syndrome and illness severity ." Dig Dis SCi, 2009 . 54(7): 1532-41 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

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Holtmann, G ., N. J. Talley "Herbal medicines for the treatment of functional and inflammatory bowel disorders ." Clinical Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2015 . 13(3): 422-32.

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Malfertheiner, P . "STW 5 (Iberogast®) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders ." Dig Dis, 2017 . 35: 25-29.

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Rösch, W ., B . Vinson and I . Sassin “A randomised clinical trial comparing the efficacy of a herbal preparation STW 5 with the prokinetic drug cisapride in patients with dysmotility type of functional dyspepsia .” Z Gastroenterol, 2002 . 40(6): 401–408 .

Von Arnim, U ., U . Peitz, B . Vinson, K . J . Gundermann and P . Malfertheiner “STW 5, a phytopharmacon for patients with functional dyspepsia: results of a multicenter, placebo-controlled double-blind study .” Am J Gastroenterol, 2007 . 102(6): 1268–1275 .

Abdel-Aziz, H ., O . Kelber, G . Lorkowski and M . Storr “Evaluating the Multitarget Effects of Combinations through Multistep Clustering of Pharmacological Data: the Example of the Commercial Preparation Iberogast® .” Planta Med, 2017 . 83(14/15): 1130–1140 .

Company Core Data Sheet Iberogast®, Version 03 from Nov, 2 2018 .

Kelber, O ., B . Steinhoff, C . Nauert, A . Biller, M . Adler, H . Abdel-Aziz, S . N . Okpanyi, K . Kraft and K . Nieber “Ethanol in herbal medicinal products for children: Data from pediatric studies and pharmacovigilance programs .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2017 . 167(7–8): 183–188 .

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Raedsch, R ., B . Vinson, B . Ottillinger and G . Holtmann “Early onset of efficacy in patients with functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders: A noninterventional study with Iberogast®(R) .” Wien Med Wochenschr, 2018 . 168(3–4): 89–98 .

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Flos Chamomillae, WHO monograph 2010.

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Schemann, M ., K . Michel, F . Zeller, B . Hohenester and A . Ruhl “Region-specific effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) and its components in gastric fundus, corpus and antrum .” Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13 (Suppl 5): 90–99 .

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Angelicae radix, ESCOP monographs 2009.

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Carvi fructus, ESCOP monographs 2003.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/55837/2011 – “Assessment report on Matricaria recutita L ., flos and Matricaria recutita L ., aetheroleum .” Published 1 July 2014 . Available from: https:// www.ema.europa.eu/documents/herbal-report/draft-assessment-report-matricaria-recutita-l-flosmatricaria-recutita-l-aetheroleum_en.pdf .

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Flos Chamomillae, WHO monograph 2010.

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Silybi mariani fructus, ESCOP monographs 2009.

European Medicines Agency: EMA/HMPC/196746/2012 – “Assessment report on Melissa officinalis L ., folium .” Published 14 May 2013 . Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-melissa-officinalis-l-folium_en.pdf .

Melissae folium, ESCOP monographs 2013.

Folium Melissae, WHO monograph 2010.

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Braden, B ., W . Caspary, N . Börner, B . Vinson and A . R . J . Schneider “Clinical effects of STW 5 (Iberogast®) are not based on acceleration of gastric emptying in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis .” Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2009 . 21(6): 632–e625.

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72 .

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Kroll, U ., C . Cordes "Pharmaceutical prequisites for a multi-target therapy ." Phytomedicine, 2006 . 13: 12-19.

Ottilinger, B ., M . Storr, P . Malfertheiner, H . D . Allescher "STW 5 (Iberogast® -- a safe and effective standard in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders ." Wien Med Wochenschr, 2013. 163(3-4): 65-72.

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