Herbs for IBS
HERBS FOR IBS: EXPLORING THE LATEST EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders encountered in clinical practice, often leaving patients feeling frustrated with limited relief from standard approaches alone. As dietitians, integrating evidence-based herbal protocols into practice can offer an impactful and holistic complement to therapeutic dietary interventions.

This session introduces participants to herbal medicine within the registered dietitian's scope of practice and equips you with practical, foundational tools to support patients with IBS safely and effectively. We will blend the latest evidence with real-world clinical insights, helping you confidently expand your therapeutic toolkit for better patient outcomes in IBS management.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  • Describe IBS diagnostic criteria, key aspects of its physiology, and contributing etiological factors.


  • Identify types of herbs shown through research and clinical use to support digestive health holistically.


  • Evaluate various herbal delivery methods and determine the most appropriate options on a case-by-case basis.


  • Apply clinical considerations for incorporating herbs into patient care plans.


  • Utilize a simple gut-soothing herbal tea recipe to help provide deeper relief for patients.


  • Differentiate key categories of herbs and clearly articulate their specific physiological actions and therapeutic roles in supporting digestive health and gut function.


  • Identify evidence-based herbs with demonstrated benefits for IBS symptom management, including their mechanisms of action and potential applications in clinical care.


  • Compare at least four common herbal delivery methods (such as teas, tinctures, capsules, and powders) and confidently select the most appropriate option based on individual patient needs, preferences, and clinical presentation.


  • Become familiar with relevant herb-drug interactions, safety considerations, and contraindications to make informed, evidence-based recommendations for patients with digestive disorders.
Live Webinar Date: Sep 29, 2026   (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.1.2, 5.2.6, 7.2.3, 9.3.5
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Total Cost: 1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, IFNCP
Jenna Volpe

Jenna Volpe is an integrative and functional dietitian and herbalist who specializes in gut health. She is the founder of a private nutrition practice and blog, Whole-istic Living, author of Herbalism for the Health and Nutrition Professional: An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrating Herbs into Practice, a contributing writer for EatingWell, and an online educator.

Jenna’s career path helping people navigate health issues impacted by food became clear at an early age after she learned about the many health benefits of green tea. It did not take long after that for her to realize the degree to which foods and herbs can positively impact quality of life. Jenna is now on a mission to improve the trajectory of health care by educating, empowering and inspiring other registered dietitians and our client communities to make more informed choices, in life and in clinical practice.