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Ginger supplements
4.1 (544 owner comments)
Bloating & gasSide effects
“I take ginger shots every morning. Pretty much a game changer.”
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Herbal & oils · liquid drops
Iberogast (STW 5): What People With IBS Report on Reddit
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A Bayer herbal liquid of nine plant extracts (STW 5); a branded formula.
3.8 GutVerdict score
124 owner comments (51 with a clear rating) from r/SIBO, r/IBS, r/Microbiome, r/Constipation, November 2025 to October 2026. Top 34% of the 36 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.9
Recommendations1.9
Tolerability4.8
ValueNot rated
Value is not rated: the example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Iberogast (STW 5) is rated about average among the supplements we track: 3.8/5. Of 51 rated owner comments, 46 were positive, 1 mixed and 4 negative; 2 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about bloating & gas and pain & cramping.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Reddit owners also rank supplements by loose stools reports. There is a separate ranking of what people with after antibiotics rate highest. Compare the top-rated options for constipation by symptom.
What it is
- Iberogast (STW 5) is a nine-herb liquid that has been studied mainly in functional dyspepsia and IBS.[PubMed]
- A 2024 randomized trial measured its effect on tolerance to colonic gas in IBS.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- It is a multi-herb liquid that contains alcohol; read the current label and ask a doctor first if you are pregnant, have liver disease or take other medicines.[NIH Office of Dietary Supplements]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine, or have red-flag symptoms. See supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by symptom
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBO | 40 | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| Bloating & gas | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| IBS-C & constipation | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Pain & cramping | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| After antibiotics | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Bloating & gas: 7 owner comments
- Regularity: 4 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 3 owner comments
Common complaints
- Side effects: 2 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 1 owner comment
4/5“Allison Siebecker's SIBO guidelines, the recommended Iberogast dosage to act as a prokinetic (specifically for the migrating motor complex at night) is **60 drops at bedtime on an empty stomach**...(I think she actually gives it as a range of 30-60)”
4/5 Pain & cramping“(I have a specific diet, never eat outside, can't leave house at certain hours) By taking concerta for my ADHD, accommodating my autism, taking hormones for the PCOS and endometriosis and Iberogast for the IBS and FD.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“I can not tolerate iberogast but I do take and tolerate Atantril which I highly recommend for IMO, has, bloat and brain fog.”
2/5“We saw tons of specialists, tons of tests, we tried antibiotics and herbals and motility stuff like iberogast.”
2/5 Side effects“I will look at bitters, I've previously only tried a version by Iberogast that had an alcohol preservative I couldn't tolerate.”
+30 more owner comments
4/5“What helped me is specofoc type of probiotics and current antimicrobial herbal routine with Oregano Oil, Betaine and Iberogast Advance before sleep for motility.”
2/5 Pain & cramping“I've tried antispasmodics, peppermint, iberogast, I've spent a fortune on 3 naturopaths and a homeopath as well as numerous gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, the last of whom told me there's nothing they can do for people like me.”
4/5“I've been sick for 15 years and only iberogast has helped me as of late to have more of a normal life, but I am IBS-Mixed.”
4/5“I like iberogast and use it also, it does help me with digestion which is great.”
4/5“I have also been using iberogast and think that is really helping too.”
4/5“I’m wondering what else to do, ginger and artichoke seem to stuff me up more, iberogast made me unwell.”
4/5“I take the iberogast usually later in the day as well, the last 2 doses at 8 pm and then the last right before bed at 10pm.”
5/5“I also use the liquid iberogast after each meal what a game changer.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“It was the Iberogast Advanced that caused liver issues, and I don't believe that's sold anymore in the U.S.”
5/5“Iberogast makes a huge difference for me.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“I believe Iberogast is on the market there.”
4/5“Currently, I am taking Iberogast with meals and doing hypnotherapy.”
4/5“Even so, I do feel much better, what worked for me was adjusting my Trimebutina dose to a smaller one and I started to take Iberogast, which has helped a lot.”
3/5 Bloating & gasSide effects“i also tried iberogast (if you have any upper stomach symptoms like bloating/nausea) and IBGard/FDgard which helped immensely when i was really flaring.”
4/5“I thought I had IBS-D but I think it has always been mixed but it went from predominantly D to C...but I've been taking iberogast for a while and it has actually helped a lot.”
4/5“Btw, I've been taking iberogast for a while and it has helped, probiotics help too like another commenter said, in case you want to check it out”
5/5 Bloating & gasPain & cramping“Benfotiamine (B1) has been a miracle for me, Iberogast and ginger chews are my go to for gas/pain/urgency, GI Revive (designs for health brand) is my choice to stop diarrhea flare”
4/5“I also completed two months on Iberogast and it helped a lot.”
4/5“After my inflammation calmed down I started using iberogast and digestive enzymes before each meal which I still find to be helpful.”
4/5 Urgency & loose stools“My digestion has improved to a degree; I no longer have uncontrollable diarrhea but I am still trying to find the right dose of iberogast for daily motility without urgency.”
4/5 Cost“Tried iberogast, enemas, low fod map, 14 day elemental diet strict with the like $200 powder, been to multiple doctors ran multiple blood, stool, tests, when on birth control because I thought at first it was a hormonal thing, drink…”
4/5“I take 20 drops of iberogast at each meal and 60 drops before bed - it works very well for me”
4/5“Sometimes I’ll take Iberogast it helps. Right now I’m dealing with heart palpitations with acid.”
2/5“Ive been taking motility pro and also raw ginger in the morning, i just recently started taking iberogast but i feel like its making it worse (maybe its the slowing of the acids?).”
4/5“On day 5, I started taking Iberogast drops (20 drops in 6 oz water) twice daily, which helped significantly.”
4/5“I’ve tried Iberogast, Atrantil, and ginger root + artichoke extract, but none of them made a difference.”
4/5 Bloating & gasRegularity“i began taking iberogast on the 6th day as directed (20 drops, 3x per day) and by the 7-8th day the bloating subsided significantly.”
4/5“It was a rough 3 months lol I'm also taking a teaspoon of Glutamine first thing in am on empty stomach and that has helped and iberogast 3 times a day before meals.”
4/5“Ginger and artichoke together worked better for me than Iberogast ever did.”
4/5“Yeah Iberogast is one I hadn’t thought of!”
Example products
These are examples of Iberogast (STW 5) products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Iberogast Liquid Drops, Herbal Relief of Stomach Upsets: Occasional Indigestion, Bloating
$18.97 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
- Dig Dis 2017: STW 5 (Iberogast) Therapy in Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders.
- Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024: Effect of Iberogast (STW5) on tolerance to colonic gas in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
FAQ
What do people with IBS say about Iberogast (STW 5) on Reddit?
Across 124 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it, 46 of 51 rated comments were positive and 4 negative, for a GutVerdict score of 3.8/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Iberogast (STW 5)?
2 of 51 rated owner comments (4%) describe an unwanted effect such as gas, bloating or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Who talks about Iberogast (STW 5) most?
Most rated owner comments come from people in r/SIBO and others who mention SIBO (40 comments, 37 positive).
Is Iberogast (STW 5) scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Last updated 2026-11-03. Mentions scanned: 420 in 333 threads.