Licorice Soaked Prunes Recipe
November 16, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods, Homemade Laxative Recipe
Licorice is known to be an effective mild laxative. It is not recommended for use by pregnant women as it may increase the risk of premature delivery.
Licorice-Soaked Prunes
½ teaspoon licorice root
½ cup water
3 stewed prunes, 3 stewed figs or 2 stewed dates
Make a tea by simmering the licorice in water for a couple of minutes. [...]
Natural Laxative Tea - Psyllium, Licorice, Senna, Rhubarb
November 16, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Tea
Laxative Tea
3 parts Psyllium seed
3 parts Licorice root
2 parts Rhubarb root (Rheum officinale)
2 parts Senna pods, crushed
2 parts Angelica root
Drink as a simple tea/infusion in the evening.
Pregnant or nursing mothers should not drink this tea.
High Fiber Food Diet - Tips to Fit More Fiber Foods in Your Day
November 16, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
As much as 35 grams of fiber a day is needed to help reduce the risk of chronic disease, including heart disease. A fiber supplement can help make up the shortfall, but should not be a substitute for fiber-rich foods.
To fit more fiber into your day:
Read food labels. The labels of almost all [...]
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Children Homemade Laxative Recipe - Child Constipation Remedy
November 16, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Infant & Child Constipation Remedy
This home made natural laxative recipe for children is commonly suggested to promote regular bowel function by increasing soluble dietary fiber. These fibers add bulk to the stool by absorbing water in the colon and softening the stool. The bulk stimulates the intestinal muscles causing the softened stool to travel through the colon more [...]
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Buckthorn & Senna Tea - Laxative Tea
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Tea
5 teaspoons of chamomile
2 tablespoons of Buckthorn bark over a year old
2 tablespoons of Caraway or fennel seeds
2 tablespoons of Senna
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of mixture. Steep for five minutes and strain.
Be sure to use aged Buckthorn bark. Buckthorn contains anthraquinones, a powerful natural laxative chemical. In fresh [...]
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