Continued from Part 2 of Herbal Colon Cleanser Ingredients…

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale): Ginger Root is renowned for its benefits to the digestive system and preventing nausea. Apparently it not only is capable of calming upset stomachs but also promotes the flow of bile, which helps the liver in its contribution to the digestive process. There are number of other benefits associated with this pungent root that can be grated into food, eaten as a crystallized ‘sweet’ or in preparations that have extracted the oil. Apart from its own benefits it is powerfully aromatic and can provide a flavorsome disguise to other foods, which are either bland or unpleasant to taste.

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens, C annuum, C microcarpum): Like ginger, cayenne pepper is pungent, warming and known for its efficacious properties regarding the digestive tract as well as the benefits it can provide for respiratory problems or circulatory difficulties. Used in combination with other herbs it can enhance their restorative attributes and actions. Once the chilli peppers from which cayenne pepper derives are dried and ground to a powder it is ready to use – in small doses. It too can help add a kick to otherwise tasteless dishes.

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris, B aristata): Barberry, used since ancient Egyptian times, is useful because of the ‘berberine’ it contains. This naturally present chemical has been shown to be antimicrobial, being able to kill parasites and bacteria as well as possessing astringent properties. The alkaloids in the bark, root, stem and berries of this plant are believed to stimulate the immune system and effect positive action upon the smooth muscle lining in the gut. As such it can aid digestion, treat heartburn and relieve diarrhea.

Other herbal extracts may be included in the list of ingredients for an herbal colon cleanser; the above is neither prescriptive nor exclusive – merely an illustration of the sort of things to expect. Natural ingredients with the power to kill parasites and harmful bacteria and have laxative effects within the bowel make up the package of carefully measured dosage so instructions must be followed closely for safe and effective results when using your herbal colon cleanse.