Cascara Sagrada is known in many other names - Cascara, Cascara Buckthorn, Chittem Bark and Sacred Bark. Cascara Sagrada has been proven beneficial through the years. It does not only treat ailments, it also promotes health and fitness by keeping us away from any form of internal disorder. Cascara Sagrada cleanses colon, detoxifies unwanted toxins, help in weight control, eases discomforts caused by constipation and other digestive problems. It is regarded of high use in colon cleansing. It also has soothing effects that relaxes the muscles of the intestines. Commercially available laxatives are also known to have cascara components.

Rhubarb
Rhubarb is referred to as Chinese Rhubarb, Turkey Rhubarb, Da Huang and Ta Huang. It is also known by its scientific term - Rheum Palmatum. Rhubarb’s roots appear to have the highest regard as it contains herbal essence that is described as an ideal laxative. Laxatives are used to clean not just the digestive system. It also detoxifies unwanted toxins. It promotes a healthy colon, thus keeping us away from falling into patients afflicted with colon cancer. Medicinal components of the Rhubarb’s can be classified into two: tannins and anthraglycosides. The tannins are basically astringents while anthraglycosides are considered as laxative. Potency of the rhizomes on constipation and diarrhea varies on the dosage.

Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm, scientifically referred to as Unmus Rubra, is known by many other names which include: Sweet Elm, Indian Elm and Moose Elm.

Elm tree barks are useful in the treatment of cuts and fractured bones. Researches in the latter part of the ancient era revealed that Elm tree barks are also able to cleanse and treat urinary tract infection. Elm Trees are also known for its therapeutic properties, proven to be an effective cure to external problems, its barks could also be taken internally in tea form. The result has been impressive so far as manifested in various testimonies of people who were cured of the digestive and colon disorders.

Flax Seed

Flax Seed is a small herbal plant known with other names - Uma, Toad Flax, Common Flax, Linseed, Winterlien, Flax Weed, Flax, Lint Bells and Chi-Ma. It is also scientifically referred to as Linum Usitatissimum. Flax Seeds are deemed as the most useful as it is the source of many optimal benefits. The seeds also produce oil, which are made an essential ingredient in the preparation of other medical mixtures. Flax is basically a laxative. It lubricates our internal system so we could easily flush out unwanted toxins both in our colon and digestive system. Needless to say, it is a very effective colon cleanser, without worrying about any adverse effect in our internal organs - as what many other laxatives cause.

Senna

Senna has another name - Alexandrian Senna. It is also bound the branch of science known as Botany, where it is termed as Cassia Senna or Senna Alexandria. Senna leaves have herbal extracts which have been found to possess therapeutic properties and essential oils deemed as vital in the preparation of modern day medicines. Senna is very effective and useful as laxative. It eases pains caused by constipation and checks on irregular bowel discharge. It is also deemed as beneficial in our colon as it cleanses of unwanted toxins, which could later cause cancer. Another popular use of Senna apparently serves the agenda of weight loss system.

Triphala

Triphala, an herbal formula other wise known as tree plant is also referred to in science as Ayudeva or Ayudevic Medicine. Triphala is known as effective colon cleanser and digestive detoxifying agent. Its cleansing properties do not seem to have any adverse effect. Triphala is also ideal in keeping weight under check, health tonic, cancer prevention, immunity booster, hair growth. It is also noted to be effective in treating constipation, hepatitis, gout, Alzheimer’s disease, conjunctivitis, bruises, cuts, burns and diarrhea among others. Notable of its therapeutic properties is its ability to maintain a healthy colon.

Peppermint

Peppermint, scientifically referred to as Mentha Piperita, is also known by many other names like Balm Mint, Brandy Mint, Curled Mint, Lambo Mint, Lammint, Phudina and Wu-Pa-Ho. Peppermint’s properties are used to treat pains, allergies, anxiety, bronchitis, chronic fatigue, colds, congestion (both for chest and sinus), cough, cardio disorders, influenza, lung and respiratory diseases, migraine, nausea and sinusitis among others. Peppermint also has properties capable of cleansing our internal digestive system, thus cleanses our colons. It is also used as breath freshener and deodorant, aside from being a kitchen ingredient.

Wormseed

Wormseed, referring to its scientific tag Chenopodium Ambrosioides, is known by other names - American Wormseed, Feather Geranium, Goosefoot, Jerusalem Oak, Jesuit Tea, and Stinking Weed. Wormseeds are found to have many uses. The most significant however is its ability to cleanse our inner system, which includes the colon and the intestine. As an efficient cleanser, wormseeds keep us away from colon cancer. Incidentally, colon cancers are detected only after it has been fully developed, making treatment a lot harder even as chances are generally considered as slim. Aside from keeping our colon free from unwanted toxins, wormseeds also kill parasites (tapeworms and roundworms) inside our body.

Alfalfa

Alfalfa, scientifically referred to as Medicago Sativa, is also known by other names like Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Mu-Su and Purple Medic. Alfalfa is considered as one of the most useful and multi-facetted herb known to man. Studies, testimonies and evidences supported by science apparently shows how effective and useful it is to the mankind. In fact, it has been useful in the treatment of yeast infections, diabetes, for cholesterol control, menstrual disorders and osteoporosis among others. Alfalfa has the ability to cleanse colon and other parts of the digestive system. As a matter of fact, it is considered as one of the essential herbs used on cholesterol reduction and weight loss.

Licorice

Licorice is an herb scientifically referred to as Glycirriza Glabra. Licorice, widely considered as a medicinal herb, is used in the treatment of anxiety, bronchitis, yeast infections, chronic fatigue, colds, congestion problems (chest and sinus), indigestion, lung cancer, menopausal syndromes, psoriasis, sore throat and laryngitis among many other ailments. Its cleansing component likewise makes it ideal for colon cleansing - thus preventing colon cancer. Colon cancers can hardly be detected. In many documented cases, patients with colon cancer only get to know they already have one upon reaching the terminal stage, as colon cancer shows very little symptoms.