Laxative – 30 Teabags

Laxative teabags contain 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, senna with soothing camomile, peppermint and fennel have been included to ensure a gentle laxative action.

Non-active ingredients: Each teabag also contains Peppermint Leaf Dry (Mentha X piperita), Fennel Bitter Seed Dry (Foeniculum vulgare), Matricaria Flower Dry (Matricaria recutita).

Indications: This product has been specially formulated to help relieve constipation. Senna Leaf has a long history of use as a stimulant laxative. The herbs Peppermint Leaf, Matricaria Flower and Fennel Bitter Seed have been included to help provide a gentle action and pleasant flavour.

Directions for use: Infuse 1 teabag (1.5 g) in 250 mL (one cup) of boiling water, steep for ten minutes before removing teabag. Adults - drink 1 cup daily before bedtime. Recommended duration of use is 2 weeks.

WARNINGS
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Drink plenty of water. Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems. Do not use while breastfeeding or if pregnant or likely to become pregnant. Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present or if you develop diarrhoea. Use in children under 12 years is not recommended.

QUALITY PRODUCTS SINCE 1985
Hilde Hemmes' therapeutic products are manufactured according to international harmonised standards for Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products. Our quality assurance program ensures products are made to exacting standards. We use High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography identification equipment to make sure correct potency and species are used. Herbs in our product range are routinely tested for pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxins, foreign matter and microbial levels.

THOUGHTFUL PACKAGING
Teabags are biodegradable and sustainably sourced with no staples, strings or tags helping to reduce the environmental footprint. They are heat-sealed using natural plant-based fibres. Hygienically packed in custom-made, metalised bags designed to protect the active ingredients. Product boxes come from sustainable sources and can be recycled or composted.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Free from: preservatives, added colours / flavours, caffeine, gluten, sugars, lactose and nuts.
• Store below 30⁰C in a dark dry place.
• Manufactured according to international harmonised standards for Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products.
• Listed on the Australian register of Therapeutic Goods as Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Laxative Teabags AUST L 78874.
• Dose form = Dried Herb.