Speaker: Chanchal Cabrera. 20% of people (1 in 5) have some degree of IBS and it may come and go and cause significant symptoms over many years. The pathophysiology, sub-types diagnosis and logical treatment strategies are examined, along with a discussion of anthraquinones and laxatives, tannins and astringents. Understand when fiber is helpful and when it isn't. Consider the materia medica of tried and tested botanical formulas and strategies. Continued in Part 2.