Drinking a laxative tea is an excellent natural way to combat constipation and improve intestinal transit. These teas can eventually be taken to release the intestine when it is not possible to evacuate after 3 days or when the stools are very dry and fragmented.
After having one of these teas, it is possible to have mild abdominal cramping and in this case, try to relax and drink more water, to help hydrate and form the fecal cake, facilitating its release. In addition, it is recommended to invest in a high-fiber diet, consuming more fruits, seeds, legumes and unpeeled vegetables, avoiding industrialized food and fast food.
- Taking 1 glass of warm water as soon as you wake up every day.
- Facilitates the removal of stool.
- Regulates the intestine because hot water passes throughout the digestive tract.
- Causing the intestine to have more peristaltic movements that facilitate its drainage naturally.
Here are 4 laxative tea recipes that will help relieve symptoms of constipation and are easy to prepare at home. However, it is important that these teas are not used for more than 1 to 2 weeks, as they can cause the loss of a large amount of fluids and minerals and can harm your health if overused.
Senna and Sagrada are medicinal plants that have properties that cause irritation of the intestine, favoring an increase in the motility of the intestine and thus favoring the elimination of faeces.
How to prepare: To prepare the tea, just boil 500 ml of water and add 20 g of sen and 20 g of sacred shell and let stand for 15 minutes. Then filter and take twice a day.
Black plum is rich in fiber, favoring the proper functioning of the intestine. Learn about other fruits that help release the intestine.
How to prepare: Soak 3 boneless black plums in 1 glass of water overnight. The next day, take the empty stomach.
Fr’nigula is a medicinal plant that has laxative, diuretic and digestive properties, helping to eliminate stool and combat swelling.
How to prepare: Fr’ngula tea should be prepared by adding 5 g of dried fregula shells in 400 ml of boiling water. Then cover and let the tea rest for about 2 hours. It is recommended to drink 1 cup after lunch and dinner.
This tea has antispasmodic properties, being able to fight the gases and facilitate the release of faeces, so it is considered a great laxative.
How to prepare: 1 tablespoon lemongrass seeds should be boiled with 1 glass of water, filter and then drink at least twice a day.
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