Taking laxative tea is a great natural way to fight against constipation and improve intestinal transit. These teas can be taken eventually to loosen the intestine when it is not possible to evacuate after 3 days or when the stools are very dry and fragmented.
After taking one of these teas it is possible to present slight abdominal colic and in this case one should try to relax and ingest more water, to assist in the hydration and formation of the fecal cake, facilitating their exit. In addition, it is recommended to invest in a high-fiber diet, eating more fruits in shell, seeds, vegetables, avoiding industrialized foods and fast food.
Laxative teas for adults and children
Here are 4 recipes for laxative teas that can be used by adults and children:
| Ingredients | Why is it indicated? | How to prepare | How to take |
| Sene and sacred shell | These medicinal plants have properties that provoke an irritation in the intestine that causes the motility of the intestine to increase thus promoting the elimination of feces | Boil 500 ml of water + 20 g of sene + 20 g of sacred husk for 15 minutes. | Take 2 times a day. |
| Black plum | It is rich in fibers that will help the smooth functioning of the intestines smoothly, without contraindications | Leave 3 black prunes without pitted sauce in 1 glass of water overnight. | Take on an empty stomach. |
| Frangula | Due to its laxative and diuretic properties it will help eliminate feces and fight swelling. | boil 5 g of dried frond shells with 400 ml of water. | Take 1 cup after lunch and dinner. |
| Lemon balm herb (melissa) | It has anti-spasmodic properties that will combat the gases and facilitate the exits of the feces. | Boil 1 tablespoon of cidrera herb seeds with 1 cup of water. | Take twice a day. |
Drinking 1 glass of warm water as soon as you wake up every day, facilitates the elimination of feces, regulating the intestine because the warm water runs through the digestive tract, causing the intestine to have more peristaltic movements that facilitate its emptying naturally.
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