Dr. Norman's Natural Cleansing Tea with Senna & Licorice, 30 Tea Bags

Dr. Norman's Natural Cleansing Tea is an herbal tea in 30 tea bags whose first ingredient is senna leaves (Cassia angustifolia), with blackberry leaves, orange peel, chicory root, licorice root, honeysuckle, Chinese ginseng and chrysanthemum. The bag says: «This product contains Senna.» It is made in the USA for Dr. Norman's Natural Plaza Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico.

How to take it, in short: start with 1 bag in 2 cups of boiling water; after one week, 1 bag per cup, up to 3 cups a day, one after each meal. The bag of 30 costs $13.80 at Borinquen Natural. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

What the bag says

• Front: «Natural Cleansing Tea · A Natural Solution for a Slimmer Body · Dietary Supplement · All Natural · No Additives · Caffeine Free · 30 Tea Bags».
• «Ingredients: Cassia Augustifolia (Senna Leaves), Blackberry Leaves, Orange Peel, Chicory Root, Licorice Root, Honeysuckle, Ginseng (Chinese Ginseng), Chrysanthemum.»
• Nutrition Facts: serving size 1 cup (8 fl oz), 1 tea bag; 30 servings; 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g sodium, under 1 mg carbohydrate, 0 g protein.
• «Manufactured in the USA. Formulated and Manufactured for: Dr. Norman's Natural Plaza Inc., Simón Madera #15, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00924».

Label facts

Who it's for

For anyone looking for a caffeine-free herbal tea with senna leaves, hot or cold, who wants to follow the directions on the bag. The bag says it is not recommended for children, sick people and pregnant mothers.

How to prepare it

The bag says: «Begin drinking tea in small amounts and gradually increase the amount to suit your needs. We suggest you start by pouring 2 cups of boiling water over 1 bag. Brew covered for 2-3 minutes. After one week, increase the strength by pouring 1 cup of water over 1 tea bag. Drink a maximum of 3 cups of tea per day, one after each meal. Drink hot or cold after your meals, in the morning or evening. You can dilute your tea with more water.»

Storage, as printed: «Keep tightly closed in cool, dry place.» At 1 to 3 bags a day, the bag of 30 lasts 10 to 30 days.

The bag's important reminder: «Some people may experience extra bowel movements during the first day or two after taking Natural Cleansing Tea. This is the effect of the tea cleaning the digestive system. You may safely continue drinking the tea.»

Frequently asked questions

Does Natural Cleansing Tea contain senna? Yes. Senna leaves are its first ingredient, and the bag says: «This product contains Senna.»

How do I prepare it at first? Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 1 tea bag and brew covered for 2 to 3 minutes. After one week, the bag says to use 1 cup of water per bag.

How many cups a day can I drink? A maximum of 3 cups a day, one after each meal, hot or cold, according to the bag.

Does it have caffeine? No. The front of the bag says «Caffeine Free».

Precautions

The bag says, under WARNING: «Do not use if nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pains or other symptoms of appendicitis occur. This tea is not recommended for children, sick people and pregnant mothers.»

And under NOTICE: «This product contains Senna. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.»

Pair it with

Find other herbal teas in teas and infusions. The full line is in Dr. Norman's.

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