For those people who think that herbs are just weaker versions of pharmaceuticals without nasty side effects, I bring you Rocket-From-Your-A*s tea. This is not something to be taken lightly, no pun intended. It works, yes, and if your digestion is rock solid as well as Totally Not Moving, then this might be a good idea.
The thing to know is that this stimulates the intestine to move. And it might not stop when you have moved what needed moving. If your stomach is sensitive, this tea makes a suggestion to your bowels that may keep on giving several days later. You started with constipation and ended up with diarrhea. Awesome. And while the inconvenience is one thing, the other is that you will totally f-up your intestinal flora, which is no joke, and will further erode the stability of your digestive tract.
Herbs can be very strong and effective. Just because you didn't have to get it from a pharmacist doesn't mean it can't be potent and harmful. Herbal laxatives can erode intestinal strength and tone just like pharmacological laxatives - and then you will really be in a pickle.
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Being a Pancreatic patient I have been thoroughly warned about the potential "side effects" of herbal digestive remedies and probiotics! Especially when combined with medication! Always consult you physician, a Gastroenterologist and your Lawyer before starting one of these "flushes"!
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