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Tea Recipe for Constipation
Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT

DIY Constipation Tea

A simple and classic, pleasant-tasting tea for occasional bouts of constipation.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Tea
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1- inch slice fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried marshmallow root
  • ½ teaspoon dried licorice root
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional - for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon dried senna leaf
  • ½ teaspoon chamomile tea
  • 12 ounces filtered water or spring water
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or sweetener of choice (OPTIONAL)

Equipment

  • Measuring utensils and measuring cup
  • Small stove top pot
  • Fine sieve or French press or teapot
  • Mug for serving
  • Optional spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. In a small pot, simmer the ginger, marshmallow root, licorice root, and cinnamon stick in hot water for ~15 minutes.
  2. Turn off the heat, and add the senna leaves and chamomile tea*.
  3. Steep passively for an additional 15 minutes.
  4. Drain and pour into a mug.
  5. Add honey or sweetener of choice.
  6. Drink 1x/day in the morning or before bed, and give it ~12 hours to kick in.

Notes

You'll be left with ~8 ounces of tea after the simmering.
Drink hot, or cool before storing in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.