A soothing, lubricating blend. With a hint of Cascara for mild stimulation, Senna for tonicity and the astringency of Lemon zest.

Method: Place one teaspoon of herb in an infuser, teapot or plunger. Add water which has just come off the boil and steep for 15 minutes before serving. Honey can be added if desired

Hand Packed Product
Ingredients

Marshmallow Root – Althea officinalis
Marshmallow Leaf – Althea officinalis
Cascara Bark – Cascara sagrada
Senna Pods – Senna alexandrina
Lemon Peel – Citrus limon

Minimum 35gms

Historical and Traditional Perspective

Marshmallow Root- Good for inflammation, ulceration and over acidity of bowel and lung. Strong relationship to the lung and large intestine meridians. MUCILAGINOUS. LUBRICANT.
Marshmallow Leaf – Stimulates enzyme production. Soothing for mucous linings. Sweet – High energy release. DEMULCENT. EXPECTORANT. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. ANTISPASMODIC.
Cascara Bark – Bitter principles stimulate the entire digestive tract. Encourages peristalsis in a relaxed bowel and tones muscular walls. Eases the harmful effects of straining – hemorrhoids. CARMINATIVE. LAXATIVE
Senna pods – have a much milder effect than senna leaves, which avoids griping. Acts on the lower bowel to re-establish normal rhythm after surgery, travel, dietry changes etc. Helps to expel worms. LAXATIVE. VERMIFUGE.
Lemon peel – High in vitamin C, hesperidin and Rutin. Cleansing and alkalising actions. Peel especially high in essential oils. ASTRINGENT. ANTIBACTERIAL. NUTRIENT.