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Anti-Constipation Elixir

A bowel-focused blend combining senna leaf, licorice root, fennel seed, ginger, and prunes. It has a sweet, spicy, herbal flavor. Senna is a stimulant laxative intended for short-term relief rather than daily bowel cleansing.

Traditionally used for

Occasional constipation, Hard stools, Sluggish bowel, Bloating

Potential benefits

Traditionally used for occasional constipation and bowel regularity, stimulant laxative, carminative

Ingredients

Senna leaf, licorice root, fennel seed, ginger root, dried prune

Origin

India, Egypt, China, Mediterranean region

How it is traditionally prepared

1 cup before bed; limit use to 1–3 days. This blend contains senna: short-term use only

Cautions and who should avoid it

Senna can cause cramping, diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance; avoid with bowel obstruction or unexplained abdominal pain; licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium; do not use senna for longer than one week without medical advice

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