Description

This teabag contains senna which has a long history of medicinal use dating back to the time of the Arabian physicians in the 9th century. Today we know senna is one of the most effective laxatives available as it has been proven in numerous clinical trials and scientific studies. In this therapeutic teabag, Hilde Hemmes has blended senna with soothing camomile, peppermint and fennel to ensure a gentle laxative action and to give you a pleasant-tasting tea suitable for adults and children over 12 years. 

Medicinal Use
Take to assist in the treatment and relief of constipation.

Dosage
Infuse one teabag with one cup of boiling water, steep and cover for ten minutes.
Adults and children over 12 only: drink one cup daily before bedtime.

Precautions
Use only as directed.
Contraindications: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, intestinal obstruction, stenosis, atony, inflammatory colon diseases, appendicitis, severe dehydration and breastfeeding.
Medical advice is recommended during pregnancy.
To avoid constipation it is recommended to exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and increase fibre in the diet, as the continued use of laxatives may cause serious bowel problems.
If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.

Duration of Use
If you wish to use this product for more than 14 days, consult your healthcare practitioner.

Active Ingredient
Each 1.5 g teabag contains Senna leaf dry 900 mg.

Features / Benefits

• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• First professional, medicinal teabag range in Australia.
• Guaranteed amount of active ingredients in each bag.
• Therapeutically-effective formulas with a long history of use.
• Packed in long-life foil bags to retain freshness and potency.
• Teabag paper is whitened using environmentally-friendly methods (ie no bleaching chemicals).
• Free from preservatives, artificial colours, caffeine, yeast, gluten, sugars, alcohol and lactose.
• Manufactured to strict pharmaceutical standards and listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).