Herbal medicines offer many potential ways to help people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including by treating the underlying transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESR), helping relieve symptoms, and reducing inflammation. Fumaria officinalis (fumitory-of-the-wall) and Chelidonium majus (celandine) are two among many cholagogues that empirically seem to be helpful. Another cholagogue, Artemisia asiatica (Asian wormwood), has been shown experimentally to reduce GERDrelated symptoms. Atropa belladonna (belladonna, deadly nightshade) and other anticholinergics may also correct TLESR. Demulcents, such as alginic acid, Ceratonia siliqua (carob), Ulmus rubra (slippery elm), Althaea officinalis (marshmallow), and Aloe vera (aloe) leaf gel can reduce acute symptoms and heal acid-damaged tissues. Inflammation modulators, such as deglycyrrhizinated licorice, Calendula off icinalis (calendula), Curcuma longa (turmeric), Zingiber off icinale (ginger), Rosmarinus off icinalis (rosemary), and Symphytum off icinale (comfrey) may also help with tissue repair and symptom control. Herbal medicine has much to offer patients with GERD but more clinical research is needed.