Traditional Medicinals Organic Senna Stimulant Laxative Tea - Caffeine Free - 16 Bags

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While some people claim that it promotes weight loss, you shouldn’t use it in any weight loss detox or cleanse. Doing so could lead to laxative dependence, liver damage, and other serious health issues. Using docusate sodium as the active ingredient, this product is available in the form of 100-milligram liquid gel capsules that contain gelatin. Its main ingredient is senna, a powerful plant native to Africa and India. Its natural laxative properties make it a popular addition to constipation-relief remedies ( 1). Warm and spicy, our organic Ginger Aid tea is blended with turmeric and moringa to promote healthy digestion and to prevent nausea associated with motion.*

After delivery, it is common for people to find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. A postpartum stool softener can help.Herbal tea, which is marketed as a natural laxative, contains no caffeine and is high in antioxidants. Because it is a powerful plant native to Africa and India, it is the main ingredient. Senna contains active chemical compounds that promote bowel movements by causing your bowels to contract. Furthermore, by lowering the amount of strain required during bowel movements, it can help prevent hemorrhoids. Smooth Move tea is used to treat bloating and to lose weight by relieving stomach pain. Herbal tea aids bowel movements while also slowing the body’s ability to absorb water from the colon. One Smooth Move teabag may provide the same health benefits as a larger dose of each ingredient individually. If you’re pregnant, you should avoid certain herbal products due to potential risks. For example, teas with senna may raise your risk of diarrhea and dehydration if you’re pregnant. Talk to your doctor before trying any herbal or OTC product. The most common application for senna tea is to stimulate bowel movements and alleviate constipation.

Senna is meant to serve as a short-term constipation remedy. You shouldn’t use it for more than 7 consecutive days unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider ( 2). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate teas for constipation relief. Therefore, you can’t be entirely sure what ingredients are included in the tea. It’s not possible for you to know if there has been any reliable testing on the product’s safety and effectiveness. However, there’s little scientific evidence to support the efficacy of senna tea for most of these uses — aside from treating constipation. If you’re trying to lose weight, dietary and lifestyle modifications are your best bet — not supplements or laxatives. summary Preliminary findings show that licorice may aid in the reduction of body fat, according to the North American Journal of Medical Sciences. However, more research is necessary to come up with a conclusive report.The ingredients in Smooth Move tea are rich in antioxidants. These beneficial plant compounds help protect against cellular damage and may fight conditions like cancer and heart disease. Senna is an herbal medicine made from the leaves, flowers, and fruit of a large group of flowering plants in the legume family ( 1). To that end, these teas are not to be used for weight management. "It only offers a temporary weight loss due to a short-term reduction in water retention," Mendes says. And again, relying on these products long-term could lead to dangerous side effects and create a dependency. In addition to its powerful yet mild laxative properties, its ingredients are said to help constipation, suppress appetite and cravings, calm the colon, and enhance bowel movements. I do get cramping, but only as the gas is trying to get past the constipation and slight obstruction I have.