Herbal tea against constipation

Herbal tea against constipation

This herbal tea has been studied and prepared to counteract constipation.

Ingredients:

• Frangula;
• Seine;
• Yarrow;
• Millefoglio;
• Star Anise;
• Liquorice.

Constipation is manifested by the impossibility of emptying the intestines, with the consequent difficulty in expelling feces. 

Unfortunately, this problem is more widespread in Western countries, and is constantly increasing. According to the latest statistics in the world more than 25 million people are affected.

The herbs present in this herbal tea are a perfect combination to overcome this problem.

The FRANGULA inside has anthraquinone glycosides, which are active ingredients that stimulate intestinal peristalsis, they also reduce the resorption of water, part of the mucous membrane of the intestine, thus allowing greater hydration of the fecal mass, therefore increasing the softness of the feces themselves.

Another active ingredient of frangola is given by strawberry, it is very important and is used in the treatment of occasional or chronic constipation.

SENNA is often recommended in cases of acute constipation, constipation, hemorrhoids, fissures. It has many properties, including:

• Laxative;
• Anthelmintic;
• Febrifuge.

ACHILLEA helps to relax smooth muscles, and is excellent in the presence of menstrual pain, colitis or irritable bowel accompanied by abdominal cramps

It is also used for its stomachic properties, to promote digestive and hepatic function.

The MILLEFOGLIO has influence on the gastroenteric tube, exerting an antispasmodic and sedative action while fluidizing bile secretion.

STAR ANISE and LICORICE are added to this herbal tea not so much for their laxative properties, but rather for improving the organoleptic characteristics. Anise, with its unmistakable aroma in addition to changing the taste of herbal tea against constipation, also has carminative properties helping the expulsion of intestinal gas and antispasmodic properties to relieve cramps in the abdomen.

The same thing also applies to licorice.

This laxative herbal tea takes effect mainly, after 12-36 hours after intake. Prolonged use is not recommended.

Not suitable for children and contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation

Herbal tea against constipation: Preparation

Pour into a container about 200 ml of water and a teaspoon of preparation, Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Turn off and leave to infuse for 10 minutes (stirring occasionally), strain, sweeten to taste. It is recommended to take it in the morning and in the evening.