Commonly Used Colon Cleansing Herbs

Some common colon cleansing herbs are listed below. You may use some of these colon cleansing herbs in your diet. Most of the herbs

Listed below are known to have very good effects on the bowels; they help to remove toxins and bacteria from the system and are used to promote proper digestive system function.

As with any major change in your diet it is recommended that you seek the advice of a medical care physician before beginning, especially if you are currently taking other medications, as some colon cleansing herbs can have a negative effect on your body when joined with certain other supplements, or medications.

Aloe Leaf: Although commonly associated with skin care, aloe leaf is also becoming popular for use with improving proper bowel movements.

Bayberry Root: Kills parasites, reduces inflammation, maintains regularity, and boosts the immune system.

Buckthorn Bark: Softens stools, relieves constipation.

Burdock: Flush excess fluids and toxins.

Cascara Sagrada: Acting as a laxative it is a very well-known colon cleansing herb. Triggering contractions in the colon helps aid in more effective bowel movements.

Cayenne Pepper: Kill parasites. Relieves gas.

Chinese Rhubarb: Along with properties like Cascara Sagrada that trigger contractions in the colon, Chinese Rhubarb also has been known to be helpful for diarrhea and reducing inflammation in the colon which is why it acts as a great colon cleansing herb.

Dandelion Root: Gentle laxative. Antioxidants help remove toxins.

Garlic: Aids in healing, rid the colon of parasites.

Grapefruit Pectin: Removes infections in the digestive system.

Magnesium Oxide: Increases hydration to your colon, which helps soften and remove compacted fecal matter.

Peppermint Leaf: Eases pain and aid in removal of infections.

Psyllium: Containing a fiber known as mucilage, Psyllium absorbs water in the digestive tract, making the stools larger and more firm, aiding in more productive bowel movements, making this one of the more popularly used colon cleansing herbs.

Red Clover: Mild laxative and stimulate to the colon.

Slippery Elm: Reduces colon inflation.

These are just a few of the colon cleansing herbs, there are many, many more. If you are not following a specific colon cleansing diet, be sure to do the proper research before taking any herbs and speak to your doctor, as some can be very powerful and also have very negative effects if taken with certain medications.