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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Gentle Laxative Tea Herbal Powder

A gentle laxative tea that promotes smooth & regular elimination where constipation leaves stool dry and hard.

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"This product is great BUT what options are there for someone like myself who is sensitive to Licorice? I've used this 2..."
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL NUTRITION INSIGHTS

This gentle, nourishing laxative & tonic encourages smooth bowel flow. It softens stools, restores the delicate tissues lining the digestive tract, improves digestive function, reduces flatulence, and soothes the nervous system. It is a general digestive tonic safe for long term use.

Colon Cleanse contains herbs traditionally used for:


  • Constipation & sluggish digestion
  • Gas, including smelly gas, and bloating
  • Anxiety related indigestion
  • Strengthening the digestive tract
  • General tonic


Where does Gas Come From?


Although many people believe gas comes from swallowing air or chemical reactions in the gut, most gas comes from bacteria living in the gut. When our stomach, pancreas, or liver enzymes are too deficient to break own food, the population of bacteria explodes in the gut. Just as homemade beer or alcohol bubbles due to yeast activity, fermentation in the gut can produce massive amounts of gas.

Why do Farts Smell?


As bacteria release gas, they also release their excrement directly in the digestive tract, causing foul and smelly gas or fecal matter. As food becomes more and more rotten, it also becomes acidic and irritating to the sensitive digestive tract lining, compromising its protective barrier. Intestines are highly absorbant, like a sponge, and some of the toxicity leaks through the gut barrier. Leaky Gut Syndrome is a condition where even small doses of toxins passes through the digestive tract lining uninhibited. Indigestion, including gas or constipation, is a serious disease because of the long term effects of chronic toxicity on nearly every tissue in the body. See Sensitive Stomach Tea for more information about gut deficiency.

What is Constipation?


Daily bowel movements cleanse rotting food from our bodies and are essential for health. While skipping a day every now and then is okay, skipping a day more than once a week is considered borderline constipation among Ayurvedic practitioners. Ayurveda believes the root cause of constipation is indigestion. Colon Cleanse is specially formulated to improve digestive health and address this root cause.

About Colon Cleanse


Unlike most laxatives which are harsh and depleting, Colon Cleanse actually nourishes the body. In addition to gently cleansing the bowels, it builds strength, tones the digestive tract, and improves circulation.
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Contains: Haritaki, Licorice Root Powder, Marshmallow Root Powder, Ashwagandha, Cloves, Mineral Salt, Turmeric, Pippali

Medicinal Effects of Gentle Laxative Tea

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Gentle Laxative Tea
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Breaks Up

BREAKS-UP

The Sanskrit word for breaking up congealed matter / clogs in the body. Often used for constipation. Be careful with herbs that have Bhedana action.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Antidiuretic

ANTIDIURETIC

An herb that suppresses the formation of urine. They help retain fluids and rehydrate by reducing urination. They oppose diuresis.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Gentle Laxative Tea

  • Persimmons

    Persimmons has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Alterative, Stool-softener, Demulcent

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  • Salt (Mineral Salt)

    Salt (Mineral Salt) has these Actions in Common

    Antidiuretic, Stool-softener, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Alterative, Stool-softener, Flushes-membranes

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Stool-softener, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Dates (dried)

    Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Demulcent, General-laxative

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • White Vinegar

    White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Alterative, Demulcent

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Breaks-up, Demulcent

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Alterative, Breaks-up

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Gentle Laxative Tea

  • Triphala

    Triphala has these Actions in Common

    Stool-softener, Alterative, Breaks-up, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement

    Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)

    Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Stool-softener, Alterative, General-laxative

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antidiuretic, Demulcent

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Antidiuretic, Demulcent

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  • How to Do a Home Enema Guidebook

    How to Do a Home Enema Guidebook has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Cleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home

    Cleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Stool-softener

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  • Gandharvahasthadi Thailam

    Gandharvahasthadi Thailam has these Actions in Common

    Stool-softener, General-laxative

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1/2 tsp steeped in warm water at night before bed or as directed by your practitioner.
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Gentle Laxative Tea may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Gentle Laxative Tea may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Gentle Laxative Tea. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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Reviews for Gentle Laxative Tea

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“Dear Alicia, The ingredients in bear hugs are generally mild and safe. However, often constipation is easier to remedy in children with the diet and I would recommend that approach. Warm Regards, -John"
David McKaig Swannanoa, NC
2014-02-17
“Usage 1/2 tsp before meals or as directed by your practitioner. Enjoy!"
frances guerrero Redondo beach, CA
2016-06-27
“ i needed a product that would help dry, hard stool. I love the Ayurveda concept.i hoped this would be what i needed. It worked the first time I drank it but nothing after that.Still looking for something :("
Carrie Freeport, ME
2018-05-27
“This product is great BUT what options are there for someone like myself who is sensitive to Licorice? I've used this 2 times with excellent effect, but I'm concerned about continued use because of my history with taking supplements with licorice."
Kimberly Kubicke Asbury park, NJ
2018-05-29
“Please see our list of digestive formulas by symptom here:https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/Digestion/Gut-Health-Digestive-Herb-Chart?lnk=374"
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