Malva + Senna formula which is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a stimulating laxative; to promote intestinal transit by direct action on the large intestine; for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.

Recommended dosage

Pour 1 ½ cups of boiling water over 1 sachet and steep for 15 minutes. Drink hot or cold. Drink 1 to 3 cups daily, as needed. It's best to start out drinking small amounts, ½ to 1 cup a day, for a few days and increase the dose as needed.

Medicinal ingredients:

Each sachet contains 1000mg dried leaf of Malva verticillata (Malva) and 500mg dried leaf of Senna alexandrina (Senna).

Precautions/Warnings:
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen; before use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or any other medication or health product that may aggravate the imbalance in electrolyte levels; if you suffer from a kidney disorder or if you are taking heart medicines such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medicines; if you have faeces or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea.

Contraindications:

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, sluggish bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with water or electrolyte loss.

Known adverse reaction:

Hypersensitivity (eg allergy) may occur. If so, discontinue use.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if bag is not sealed.