Natural Herbal Colon Cleanse

Demulcents and carminatives are combined during the process of colon cleansing. Demulcents are laxative herbs, bulking fibers, softening or moistening agents. Carminatives are digestive harmonizers. The ratio of these elements depends upon the constitution of the person. These with chronic, stubborn constipation and a tendency towards dryness would require a larger amount of stronger herbs while others may do well with milder ones. There are many choices of herbs to do these different jobs.

Stronger herbs like cascara sagrada, aloe vera, senna, rhubarb, cayenne and psyllium seed are found in the laxative category. However these herbs may cause cramps if not combined with carminative herbs. Rhubarb works as a tonic when used in large amounts. Traditional herbalists advocate carminative herbs to stimulate digestion and peristalsis. It also hampers the laxatives tendency towards gripping and cramping.

Demulcents help to deflect the side effects of stronger laxative herbs on sensitive mucous membranes. Slippery elm, marsh mallow, licorice and flex seed are included in the categories. Bulking fibers include the perennial favorite Psyllium husk, flax seed or meal, chia seed, wheat bran, alfalfa and fruit pectin.

Demulcents are herbs added to traditional herbal formulas for these who tend towards dryness and should be avoided or reduced by those with excess mucous conditions...