Colon Cleanse Pro is an over-the-counter colon cleaning herbal product designed to detox and cleanse the body. Before doing a colon cleanse or taking any herbal remedy, check with your doctor. There is an allergy warning and potential side effects for each herb in these compounds.
Psyllium
Psyllium is from the seed husks of the Plantago ovata plant. It is both a cholesterol-lowering agent and a high fiber source, according to MedlinePlus. Many over-the-counter laxatives and colon cleansing products use psyllium. Its fiber works to relieve both diarrhea and constipation. There is a risk of allergy especially with those who have pollen allergies. Potential side effects can be a lowered blood sugar and a feeling of fullness.
Fennel
Fennel has been a herbal remedy for indigestion for many years. Clinical trials are mixed on its use in infantile colic, cough, painful menstruation and for UV skin damage protection, according to Wellness.com. Its use as a digestive aid is what make it an addition to many colon cleaning products. There is a rare occurrence of allergic skin reactions and potential side effects can be respiratory problems, seizures and asthma.
Buckthorn Bark
Buckthorn bark is not a well-known herbal remedy, but has been used since the 1600s in Europe for constipation, according to the Puristat website. It is usually combined with Cascara sagrada in constipation or colon cleansing products. Buckthorn contains anthraquinones compounds that stimulate bowel movement and reduce intestinal water absorption.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal has been used for skin disease, infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections and vaginitis, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Clinical trials show that berberine, a compound found in goldenseal, is effective for some types of infections.. It is included for its use in infectious diarrhea. Goldenseal should not be given to infants, young children, pregnant women or breast-feeding women.
Cascara Sagrada
Cascara sagrada is a stimulant laxative used frequently for bowel cleansing. It has been used for this purpose since the 1800s, according to Wellness.com. Clinical trials have mixed results for its effectiveness. Potential side effects can include colic, cramps, stomach discomfort, vomiting and headaches. There is also a bleeding risk and you should not take it if you have a bleeding disorder.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a stimulant laxative due to anthraquinones in the root. For this use, clinical trials have mixed results, according to Wellness.com. Rhubarb also contains oxalic acid in the leaves, which should never be ingested as they are poisonous. Potential side effects of rhubarb are stomach pain, diarrhea, edema, vomiting, nausea, weakness, seizures and mouth/throat burning.
Licorice
Licorice is used to cleanse viral infections like helpatitis and bronchitis. Its active compound is called glycyrrhizin. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, clinical trials are mixed as to its effectiveness.
Ginger
Ginger is a medicinal plant used for diarrhea, nausea and digestive ailments. It has mixed results from the clinical trials, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Potential side effects include gas, nausea, heartburn and bloating.
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