What are some laxative teas

Tea that can be used for laxative purposes include cassia seed tea and senna leaf tea. 1. Cassia seeds taste sweet, bitter, salty, slightly cold in nature. It belongs to the liver and large intestine meridians. Its effects are clearing the liver and improving eyesight (clearing liver fire to promote vision recovery), laxative and laxative. It is suitable for patients with internal heat and intestinal dryness or fluid deficiency and intestinal dryness. However, it is not suitable for people with Qi deficiency and loose stools (thin and unformed stools), and the adverse effects are not clear. 2. Senna leaves are sweet, bitter and cold in nature. It belongs to the large intestine meridian. It is effective in removing heat and stagnation, promoting laxatives and inducing diuresis. It is suitable for hot constipation, can also be used for habitual constipation and elderly constipation. Caution should be exercised during pregnancy, lactation and menstruation. Excessive dosage may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and other side effects. Note that the active ingredients of the tea are limited and generally cannot replace the effects of drugs. If you need to take laxative medication, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional.