I am not necessarily recommending this for everyone and experts on these ingredients please chime in with any objections .

I have a cure for the frequent constipation that seems to occur after surgery. We bought some Herbal Slimming Tea at Big Lots, very cheap. The active ingredients are: Senna leaves, Malva leaves, Panax Ginseng, and Stevia leaves. A cup of this and about 6 hours later it's show time. Takes about a half hour before the sessions are over. I suggest a half cup to start with. If you go this route be sure to set aside the time, don't make big plans somewhere, could be embarrassing.

I only do this every few days out of fear that it may be habit forming.

I got constipated a week ago for 2 whole days. Aaaaaagony. I emaild the surgeon's office: nilk of magnesia (yeah, right) and went into the kitchen to cook up some prunes in water. Ate the prunes, drank the 1/2 cup juice and was nicely relieved. Wouldn't normally have any fruit just yet but rationalized it as really medicinal.

Be careful with Senna. There are many types of senna used herbally. It is a stimulant which can alter your apetite and depending on which species you use it may be a diuretic also - it can also show side effects after a few to several days use. It is not recommended for people who are prone to aniety, heart disease and those who are on medications for bipolarism, paranoia, etc.

I have seen first hand what can happen with senna, which was why I wanted to respond.

It is most definately an aid for constipation! It is also used to purge horses and such if they overeat.

So, downing a big cup of this and immediatly going on a road trip are not recommended?

Be careful with Senna. There are many types of senna used herbally. It is a stimulant which can alter your apetite and depending on which species you use it may be a diuretic also - it can also show side effects after a few to several days use. It is not recommended for people who are prone to aniety, heart disease and those who are on medications for bipolarism, paranoia, etc.

I have seen first hand what can happen with senna, which was why I wanted to respond.

It is most definately an aid for constipation! It is also used to purge horses and such if they overeat.

Thanks, I figured there would be some cautions with this, pretty effective stuff. I will only use it if I have to and not in on consecutive days..

So, downing a big cup of this and immediatly going on a road trip are not recommended? :smile1:

Not unless you go through areas with lots of gas stations and you are a pretty good sprinter.

I used Citrucel. It worked overnight. Also adding high Fiber foods when your diet allows will take care of this. Broccoli and Beans are my go to.

I HATE prunes. Yuck!