Herbal tea to aid bowel movements It is a traditional tea blend containing five carefully selected medicinal plants. It is intended for short-term use to treat constipation, sluggish bowel function and difficulties associated with irregular bowel movements.

This tea blend contains alder buckthorn bark, elderflower, yarrow herb, blessed thistle and bitter fennel seeds. These individual herbal ingredients are traditionally used in preparations to aid digestion and bowel function.

The bark of the alder buckthorn (Alder buckthorn) It contains anthranoid compounds which have a stimulating laxative effect. They promote bowel motility and facilitate bowel movements. Given the nature of this effect, it is only suitable for short-term use.

Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) It is a plant-based ingredient traditionally used in herbal tea blends. It contains naturally occurring flavonoids and other plant compounds.

Common ragwort (Yarrow) It is one of the well-known herbs traditionally used to treat digestive problems. Its flowering tops contain characteristic aromatic and bitter plant compounds.

Benedictine (Cnicus benedictus) It is a herb with a naturally bitter taste, traditionally used in tea blends designed to aid digestion.

Bitter fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) It is an aromatic plant whose fruits are traditionally used to relieve bloating and feelings of fullness. It gives the tea blend its characteristic, delicately spicy aroma.

Main features: A herbal tea blend containing five plant-based ingredients, including alder buckthorn bark, which has a laxative effect, traditionally used for constipation and sluggish bowel function, contains fennel and other herbs used for digestive problems, suitable for short-term use, vegan formula, convenient tea bags.

Composition: Elderflower (Elderflower), alder buckthorn bark (Frangulae cortex), flowering tops of common yarrow (Millefolii herba), St Benedict’s herb (Cardui benedicti herba), bitter fennel fruit (Foeniculi amari fructus).

Preparation: Pour approximately 200 ml of hot water over one tea bag. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bag. Allow the tea to cool to a suitable temperature.

Recommended use: The prepared tea should be taken before meals, as per the manufacturer’s instructions, preferably in the evening. A maximum of one cup twice a day. Do not exceed the recommended amount.

Duration of use: The tea is intended for short-term use. According to the instructions provided, you should take a break after 2 weeks or, following consultation with a healthcare professional, switch to another constipation remedy that does not contain anthranoids, such as those without buckthorn bark, senna or aloe. However, stimulant laxatives should generally not be taken for longer than one week without medical supervision.

Warning: This product contains alder buckthorn bark, which has a stimulant laxative effect. Prolonged or excessive use may cause diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Do not use in cases of bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, unexplained abdominal pain or severe dehydration. Not suitable during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding, or for children under 12 years of age. If you are taking any medication or suffer from persistent constipation, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Important information: In Hungary, this product is labelled as a preparation with medicinal properties which is not registered as a medicinal product. Before it is placed on the Slovak market, its legal classification, permitted claims and conditions of sale must be verified. Read the package leaflet before use.

Storage: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. To protect against moisture, keep the tea bags in their original paper wrappers and in a tightly sealed box.

Suitable for: Vegans.

Packaging: 20 tea bags.