Detox Cleansing Tea Recipe

There is no such thing as a "universal bowel cleansing formula". All formulas must match your own body type to be effective. Blindly following the trend may harm your stomach and intestines.

A while ago, I made this recipe for a few friends in the studio who eat heavy oil and salt takeout every day and often go without bowel movements for three or four days. At first, a girl with a cold stomach complained of acid reflux after drinking it for two days. I reduced the amount of cassia seeds to 4g and added 2g of astragalus. She drank it for more than half a month. She basically never had to squat on the toilet until her legs were numb, and she never had diarrhea like the painful cold sweat caused by drinking the famous intestinal cleansing tea.

Now there are actually two completely different approaches to bowel cleansing tea. One is the idea of ​​the traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy school I just mentioned. It does not pursue the quick effect of "just drink it", but relies on the intestinal moisturizing effect of cassia seeds and the mildness of cooked Pu'er to protect the stomach. The qi-regulating effects of tangerine peel and sweet-scented osmanthus slowly help the intestines soften accumulated feces and stimulate the intestinal peristalsis. It is equivalent to "ticking" the intestines to remind it that it is time to work, rather than just beating it with a stick to force it to move.

The other is the "powerful bowel cleansing" recipe that is very popular on the Internet, which often adds stimulating laxative ingredients such as senna, aloe vera, and rhubarb. This does not mean that these ingredients are completely useless. For example, if you need to thoroughly cleanse the intestines before having a colonoscopy, the doctor will also prescribe preparations containing similar ingredients. However, if you drink it as daily tea every day, it will 100% damage the intestinal mucosa and induce melanosis of the colon over time. I had a reader leave a message to me before, saying that she had followed the trend and bought the Internet-famous bowel cleansing tea and drank it for half a year. At first, she only had occasional constipation, but later she couldn't pull it out at all without using it. When she went for a colonoscopy, she saw that the entire intestinal wall was black. The doctor said that if she continued to drink it, the risk of cancer would increase. It was really scary. To be honest, when I watch short videos, I often see bloggers recommending the kind of colon cleansing tea that "loses five pounds in three days". The first ingredient on the ingredient list is senna leaf, and they also say that it is "all natural and has no side effects." It is really making money without conscience.

Of course, the basic formula is not dead, and can be adjusted according to your own situation. For example, if your hands and feet are usually cold and you have diarrhea for a long time after eating an iced watermelon, you can replace cassia seeds with 3g of hemp seeds and add 2 pitted red dates. It will be warm and will not irritate your stomach. ； If you are prone to getting angry, have severe bad breath, and have dry and hard stools that cannot be passed out, add 2g of white chrysanthemum or a small slice of fresh lemon. The drink will taste sour and clear, and your bowel movements will be much smoother. ； If you are prone to edema at ordinary times and your face is swollen like a steamed bun in the morning, it is no problem to add 1g of dried lotus leaves. The effect of reducing edema is quite good.

However, there are also many registered dietitians who hold the opposite attitude. They believe that the intestines of healthy people have a self-cleaning function, and there is no need to drink any additional bowel cleansing tea. As long as you ensure a daily intake of more than 25g of dietary fiber, drink enough 1.5L of warm water, and take time to exercise three or four times a week, the intestines can cleanly discharge metabolic waste by themselves. Drinking bowel cleansing tea is completely unnecessary. There is really nothing wrong with this statement, but for many office workers who eat takeout every day and only have two or three slices of vegetables in one meal, it is too difficult to get enough 25g of dietary fiber every day. Occasionally, when you are full or have not had a bowel movement for two or three days, making a cup of mild bowel cleansing tea for emergencies is indeed a very cost-effective option.

By the way, if you just finished hot pot and barbecue and drank a lot of wine the night before, and you wake up the next day with a bloated belly and a bitter taste in your mouth, make a cup of this basic product and drink it warmly. After two hours, you can basically have smooth bowel movements and you won't feel stomachache. It is much more reliable than taking those diet pills that are said to "remove oil".

Anyway, in the final analysis, no matter what formula, the one that suits you is the best. If you don’t have stomachache or diarrhea after drinking it, and your bowel movements are regular and smooth, then this is a useful prescription. If you feel uncomfortable after drinking it, stop immediately and don’t force yourself to take it. There are also several categories of people I advise you not to drink bowel cleansing tea: pregnant women, lactating women, children under 14 years old, and people with intestinal ulcers or irritable bowel syndrome. If you really want to drink it, you must ask a doctor first. Don’t try it on your own. Your body is your own. It’s always right to be cautious.