Indigestion Herbs. Take the following herbs as tinctures to get the bile moving and improve digestion: gentian root dandelion root artichoke leaf Use theses herbs as teas: ginger rhizome peppermint leaf chamomile flowers Herb Formula. Simmer 1 teaspoon each of artichoke leaf, orange peel, hops strobiles, gentian root, and angelica root in 3 cups water for 20 minutes. Drink 1 cup of the tea 2 or 3 times daily before meals. Or, mix 1 teaspoon each of the individual tinctures in 1 cup of water and drink 1/2 cup, twice daily. ailment index