Herbs in ColonEaze~Move
Each of the herbs in ColonEaze~Move has a gentle, mild laxative effect. But they also support the liver, kidneys, spleen, gallbladder and detoxification pathways.
When treating the cause of constipation, you should not only use herbs that stimulate bowel movements. Do you want to find out why the body is constipated? What organs, processes or systems in the body are not functioning properly or are not supported… resulting in constipation?
I have already written a detailed article about the benefits of the psyllium and psyllium husks contained in ColonEaze. Now let's get to the holistic benefits of each medicinal plant ingredient and why I chose them for ColonEaze~Move.
Note: The research references for each herb can be found at the end of this article.
Medicinal plant ingredients in ColonEaze
Organic Indian Sarsaparilla Root
Since the 1950s, European doctors viewed sarsaparilla root as a “tonic, blood purifier, diuretic, and perspiration enhancer” that could help treat serious, even life-threatening infections such as leprosy or cancer. In the USA it was recorded in the official US Pharmacopoeia as an effective treatment against syphilis from around 1820 to 1910.
But for centuries before that, Indian sarsaparilla root was used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat bone loss, low body weight, fever, stress, topical wounds, psoriasis, and to aid digestion. The main pharmacological properties of Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) include hepatoprotective, anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, antiophidic, cardioprotective, nephroprotective, antiulcerogenic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Traditionally, teas made from sarsaparilla root were also used to “purify the blood,” improve liver function, and remove toxins from the body. It promotes urine production and improves sweating. It may also be helpful in relieving fluid retention, swelling, or bloating in the stomach.
Artichoke leaf extract
Traditional healers use artichokes to treat:
- chronic liver and gallbladder diseases
- Jaundice
- hepatitis
- arteriosclerosis and
- Symptoms of diabetes.
These activities are attributed to the compounds cynarin and chlorogenic acid.
Italian scientists first isolated a compound called cynarin from artichoke leaves.
From the 1950s to the 1980s, cynarin was used as a drug to stimulate the liver and gallbladder and to treat high cholesterol. According to Jim Duke's phytochemical database, cynarin lowers cholesterol, protects the liver, aids in liver regeneration, and improves overall liver function.
There are many studies showing that it helps with both diarrhea and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. It regulates bowel movements in otherwise healthy individuals and has virtually no side effects.
Dandelion root
It has mild laxative properties. And it is well tolerated by people with intestinal diseases. It also improves the gut microbiome by nourishing good bacteria, which provides long-term relief from constipation.
Dandelion roots are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, cholagogue, choleretic, decongestant, inflammatory, hepatic, hypnotic, laxative and sedative. Gastrointestinal agents that stimulate the flow of bile into the duodenum are called cholagogues. And stimulating the production of bile by the liver is called choleretics.
Dandelion is a blood purifier that helps filter and remove waste/toxins from the bloodstream. It is suitable for treating blockages of the gallbladder, liver, pancreas and spleen.
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) fruit
This appears to be the active ingredient in an Ayurvedic combination remedy called Triphala. When it comes to improving constipation and digestive health in general. It is proven to be a mild laxative and colon cleanser and seems to work quite gently. It also supports the gastric emptying process and intestinal motility in general.
Haritaki fruits have antibiotic properties against several strains of bacteria known to harm gut health (including E. coli, H. pylori, which is involved in ulcers, and Salmonella) and various forms of pathogenic fungi, but do not appear to target the beneficial bacteria (such as lactic acid producers) and therefore help improve the gut microbiome.
So there you have it!
ColonEaze~Move: Four powerful medicinal herbs that work synergistically to support and improve a variety of mechanisms related to constipation, the filtration and excretory organs and the gut microbiome. Combine these with the beneficial effects of psyllium and psyllium husks and you get a very helpful blend that both addresses the root causes of constipation and relieves the symptoms.
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Jini Patel Thompson is an internationally recognized expert in natural healing for digestive diseases. She healed herself from widespread Crohn's disease and has been medication and surgery free for over 25 years. Jini has appeared on numerous podcasts, TV and radio shows in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, giving people hope and vision on how to heal their colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using all-natural methods. Her books on natural healing of digestive diseases have been sold in over 80 countries worldwide. Jini is married and has three children, nine sheep, 11 horses, a cat and three dogs.
