Description
Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax® compounded herbs is a gentle, yet effective natural laxative which also helps relieve wind and bloating. Created using a special formulation of senna leaf, buckthorn bark, psyllium seed, dill seed and liquorice root powder. Psyllium provides a great source of fibre and together with liquorice root powder has a gentle soothing action on the bowel. Dill seed has a carminative action on the bowel and helps to settle intestinal distress.
Vegetarian friendly.
Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax® has been trusted for over 60 years as a natural way to keep Australians regular. Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax® is a gentle, yet effective way to maintain optimum inner health. Herb-a-lax® is best used with a good gut health regime which should include foods high in dietary fibre and complex carbohydrates; grains, seeds and nuts as well as cereals, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Make it an aim to also drink plenty of fresh water and exercise regularly ‐ this will help to improve your overall health and general well-being.
Aids in the management of constipation. Has a carminative effect on the bowel and helps relieve bloating.
- Senna is a herb used in the relief of constipation, which works through a stimulation of 'peristalsis', the rhythmic muscular contraction of the colon which pushes food through the gut.
- Buckthorn Bark is considered a gentle form of laxative, generally calming the gastrointestinal tract.
- Psyllium Husk is a great source of natural fibre. It acts as a bulking laxative and has a gentle mode of action, softening the stools and cleansing the intestinal tract.
- Dill is a powerful carminative, antispasmodic herb and helps to settle intestinal distress and bloating.
- Liquorice Root is a very effective herb with powerful healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Per 1.5 g |
|---|---|
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Cassia senna (Senna) leaf powder dry
equiv. Hydroxyanthracene glycosides as sennoside B
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1.3 g
32.63 mg
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Rhamnus frangula (Buckthorn) bark powder dry
equiv. Glucofrangulins as glucofrangulin A
|
105 mg
7.35 mg
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Anethum graveolens (Dill) fruit dry
|
30 mg
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Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root extract
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30 mg
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Psyllium husk dry
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30 mg
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No added gluten, yeast, animal products, lactose, milk derivatives, salt, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Directions for Use
Adults:
Take 1.5 g (approx. 1 teaspoon) with water or fruit juice before bedtime, or as directed by your health professional.
Warnings
- Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea.
- Not to be used when pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use in children under 12 years is not recommended.
- Drink plenty of water.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
- Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems.