What are the herbs for laxatives?

Many people have intestinal discomfort and always have indigestion after eating. In this case, people will feel very uncomfortable, so they always think of using good methods to help themselves moisten the intestines. Lubricating the intestines is mainly to improve the discomfort of the intestines. If the intestines are well moisturized, they will be more comfortable in the future. There are many herbs that can moisten your intestines, so what are the herbs for moisturizing the intestines?

Senna is a commonly used medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Its main functions are to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. Some common weight loss supplements on the market contain senna leaves.

Senna leaves, also known as Chana leaves and bubble bamboo leaves, are the dried leaflets of the legume plants Cassia angustifolia Vahl or Cassia acutifolia Delile. Its nearly mature fruit pods, the senna pods, have the same function as the leaves, but cause less side effects of abdominal pain after ingestion. Senna leaves are native to foreign countries and are now introduced and cultivated in Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan and other places in my country.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this product is cold in nature, sweet and bitter in taste, and belongs to the large intestine meridian. It has the effects of clearing heat, relieving stagnation, promoting bowel movements, and promoting diuresis. The book "New Reference to Medicinal Pieces" describes senna leaves as "relieving heat, benefiting the intestines, and facilitating bowel movements.", while the book "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine" mentions that senna leaves can "treat food stagnation, chest and abdominal distension, and constipation."

Modern research has found that senna leaves have pharmacological effects such as laxative, antibacterial, hemostatic, and antispasmodic. In recent years, it has been mainly used at home and abroad for intestinal cleansing preparation before various abdominal and intestinal imaging examinations or before surgery. It is mainly used to treat various constipation, especially senile and stubborn constipation; it also promotes the recovery of intestinal function after abdominal surgery. It can also be used for upper gastrointestinal bleeding, cholecystitis, and acute pancreatitis.

However, there are some precautions when taking senna. It is forbidden to take senna leaves if you are weak, pregnant, or during menstruation or lactation. Excessive dosage can easily cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

The herbs that can moisten the intestines are the ones we talked about above. If you now know which Chinese herbs have nourishing and health-care effects on the intestines, you can eat such foods when you moisten your intestines in the future. Eat more vegetables and fruits when moisturizing the intestines. This will have an improvement and regulating effect on many anal diseases.