Organic Turkey Rhubarb Root – Asian herbalists used this herb as a purgative because of its reaction with benefcial bacteria to trigger intestinal contractions. Turkey Rhubarb Root has been used to increase the volume of intestinal contents thus creating pressure to stimulate intestinal peristalsis. The astringent tan- nins found in this herb are believed to inhibit diarrhea and relieve constipation associated with hemorrhoids. Wildcrafted Cascara Sagrada Bark – Also known as buckthorn, clinical research shows this herb’s laxative effects to increase in- testinal motility, release prostaglandins, and produce nitric oxide synthase, evoking intestinal fuid secretion. It is thought that the anthranoids in this herb cause an increase in the volume of intes- tinal contents resulting in pressure that stimulates peristalsis. Organic Sage Leaf – Sage has been used therapeutically for intestinal and mucous membrane infammation, diarrhea, fatu- lence, freshening the breath, as an antibacterial, and to promote intestinal secretions. Wildcrafted Aloe Ferox Leaf (Cape Aloe) – Used in Ayurvedic and Thai medicine as a digestive aid for ulcerative conditions, aloe is widely used to relieve constipation. It is thought to stimu- late propulsive colon contractions by inducing water and elec- trolyte content in the lumen and thought to stimulate better blood fow, thus increasing intestinal permeability. Its actions are thought to be anti-infammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial. Wildcrafted Barberry Root – Clinical research indicates Barber- ry’s principle alkaloid is Berberine which is believed to tone all the mucous membranes of the body. It has been used as an anti-in- fammatory, and for antimicrobial activity including parasites, fun- gus and bacteria. It may act to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and improve digestive function for the entire gastrointestinal tract. Organic Ginger Root – Studies have shown the photochemical in this popular root may stimulate and tone the digestive system, including peristalsis of the large intestine, and promote secre- tion of gastric juices and bile. Its pungent properties may act as a warming antispasmodic and its proteolytic enzymes, thought to counteract infammation, having been used in treating ulcerative colitis. Wildcrafted Black Walnut Hulls – Herbalists have used the amaz- ing properties of this herb as an antifungal, antiviral, astringent, and antiseptic. Therapeutically it has been used for diarrhea, con- stipation, catarrhs, and infammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Organic Dandelion Leaf – Reputed to be high in potassium and vitamins A and C, researchers have shown that Dandelion Leaf has stronger activity than the root. Clinically it has shown to be helpful for diarrhea, intestinal pain, gastritis, infections, dyspep- sia, hemorrhoids, stimulating bile fow, and it may have mild laxa- tive effects. Organic Slippery Elm Bark – Slippery Elm Bark has long been used in Native American healing for the treatment of gastritis and gastric or duodenal ulcers. It is thought to be a demulcent, an emollient, and a soothing agent for infamed and irritated mucous lining along the entire alimentary canal and the gastrointestinal tract. This product is gluten-free.
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