Three Common Herbal Colon Cleanser Ingredients & Symptoms they Can Cause

Psyllium

A very popular in bulk forming laxative which swells when combined with water. It behaves like a hard sponge & stimulates contractions of the bowel

Studies have shown serious hazards that are inherent in taking products containing psyllium which includes a majority of herbal colon cleanser products. Possible reactions include:

* Skin irritations or hives
* Anaphylaxis - An acute multi-system allergic reaction that can lead to death in severe cases. Constriction of airways (resulting in choking) is a common symptom.

Senna

Senna an ingredient commonly found in herbal colon cleanser products, herbal teas, vitamins, weight-loss supplements and laxatives. Is toxic to animal muscle tissue. Its serious toxicity is known to the product developers and yet they continue, knowing the threats of diseases and death are possible with use over time.

Senna can severely damage the liver, as well as affect natural cellular functioning, and blood systems if high enough concentrations are introduced to the organs and bloodstream, The overuse of Senna and subsequent toxic levels in the body has been responsible for several conditions and diseases developing including:

* Severe Diarrhoea
* Decreased Energy Production
* Liver Failure
* Unhealthy weight loss
* Colorectal tissue death
* Musculoskeletal tissue damage
* Diaper rash and blisters in children

Cascara sagrada,

A herbal stimulant laxative which is also quite dangerous. It's known to intensify symptoms of constipation and diarrhoea (what it's supposed to relieve), and cause serious digestive problems.
Using Cascara sagrada has been linked to users developing:

* Liver damage
* Lesions in the colon
* Rectal bleeding
* Abdominal pain
* Acute Hepatitis (swelling of the liver)

To add to the dangers of using Cascara sagrada, it is also known to contain Anthraquinones; these compounds are cancer-causing agents. The lab animals in tests of this herbal plant developed tumours and colon cancer. These chemicals have been tested on animals in preparation for use on humans. It gave them tumours and cancer, would you use it in products for human consumption?


Conclusion

If you still wish to use herbal cleansers Research Fully. Do not believe everything you are fed by multi million dollar advertising campaigns

* Dangerous ingredients are often substituted with derivatives that you may not readily recognize — be sure to investigate the ingredients completely
* Look for products that will stimulate your body's ability to cleanse and heal itself

Laxatives are dangerous and often the damage they do to the body far outstrips any short-term benefit you may see. And there are many other potentially dangerous herbal combinations in many herbal colon cleansing formulas. Be sure you investigate everything before you take it. It can be a fatal decision to take any of these.