carminative
<p>A <b>carminative</b>, also known as <b>carminativum</b> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural" title="Plural">plural</a> <b>carminativa</b>), is a herb or preparation that either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatulence" title="Flatulence">flatulence</a>. </p>
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Carminatives have been shown to decrease lower esophageal pressure, which on the other hand increases the risk of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastroesophageal_Reflux_Disease" title="Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" class="mw-redirect">Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease</a> (GERD) or '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartburn" title="Heartburn">heartburn</a>'.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carminative#cite_note-0">[1]</a></sup></p>