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Aloe Vera: Originating in northern Africa Aloe Vera has been used both internally and externally for it’s healing capabilities. When ingested this plant can relieve the symptoms of constipation as it is a natural laxative.
Anise: Used as a diuretic, this herb is helpful for the digestive track and can remove excess mucus in the alimentary canal, which causes catarrh.
Fennel: Native to Southern Europe Fennel is good for constipation and stomach problems. It has also been used to increase the supply of breast milk, and help fight bronchitis and asthma.
Prune: Good for gallbladder, liver, indigestion, fever, sore throat, constipation, and colds.
Rhubarb: Comes from Asia and is commonly used in jams and pies, but also has numerous medicinal uses. It is a strong laxative and can help alleviate symptoms of the common cold as it is an astringent for the mucus in the nasal cavity and throat.
Senna: increases peristaltic movements in the intestinal tract system, especially the lower intestine and the colon. It restores the digestive system, and is also a very effective laxative with similar properties to rhubarb and aloe.
Slippery Elm: The bark of this tree is ground up and can be made into a gruel or powder, which has special healing ingredients to help with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and gastritis. The bark soothes the digestive track.
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