- Laxative teas for adults and children
- 1. Sene tea and sacred cascara
- 2. Black plum tea
- 3. Frágula tea
- 4. Lemongrass Tea (Melissa)
Drinking a laxative tea is a great natural way to fight 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 stool is very dry and fragmented.
After taking one of these teas, it is possible to have mild abdominal colic and in this case, try to relax and drink more water, to help hydrate and form the fecal cake, facilitating its exit. In addition, it is recommended to invest in a diet rich in fiber, eating more unpeeled fruits, seeds, legumes and vegetables, avoiding industrialized foods and fast food.
Taking 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 entire digestive tube, causing the intestine to have more peristaltic movements that facilitate its emptying in a natural way.
Laxative teas for adults and children
Here are 4 tea recipes with a laxative effect that can be used by adults and children:
1. Sene tea and sacred cascara
Senna and Cáscara Sagrada are medicinal plants that have properties that cause irritation in the intestine, promoting an increase in motility of the intestine and, thus, favoring the elimination of feces.
How to prepare: To prepare the tea, simply boil 500 ml of water and add 20 g of senna and 20 g of sacred cascara and leave for 15 minutes. Then strain and take 2 times a day.
2. Black plum tea
The black plum is rich in fiber, promoting the proper functioning of the intestine. Meet other fruits that help loosen the intestine.
How to prepare: Leave 3 pitted black plums to soak in 1 glass of water overnight. The next day, take on an empty stomach.
3. Frágula tea
Frângula is a medicinal plant that has laxative, diuretic and digestive properties, helping to eliminate feces and fight swelling.
How to prepare: Frângula tea should be made by adding 5 g of dry frágula peels in 400 mL of boiling water. Then cover and let the tea rest for about 2 hours. It is recommended to take 1 cup after lunch and dinner.
4. Lemongrass Tea (Melissa)
This tea has anti-spasmodic properties, being able to fight gases and facilitate the exit of feces, being, therefore, considered a great laxative.
How to prepare: You should boil 1 tablespoon of lemongrass seeds with 1 glass of water, strain and then drink at least twice a day.
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