Very good and informative article…As you said, a diet rich in fiber is good…wheat which has insoluble fiber and fruits and vegetables which has soluble fiber helps to avoid colon problems.
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I use garlic often, and I do smell like garlic, but that’s okay. I just try not to eat too much when I know I’m going to be around a lot of people! I’ll have to try the peppermint.
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Slippery Elm is an herb used to assist with diarrhea. It normalizes the stools and soothes, coats and heals the entire digestive tract. Slippery Elm should be taken with lots of water.
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Good list of herbs. From my knowledge, these are all beneficial for treating Irritable bowel syndrome. Garlic is a great herb for it, despite the bad breath that comes along with it. Peppermint tea is a delicious option, if you don’t want to have garlicy breath.

What about probiotics? I’ve always heard that they can help regulate IBS symptoms.