| NOW Foods centers its specialized digestive and intestinal cleansing formulas around targeted botanicals, gentle bulking fibers, and organ-supportive herbs (such as their flagship Easy Cleanse AM/PM system and Detox & Cleanse formulations).
Short-term colon cleansing protocols—typically structured as 7- to 15-day programs—aim to support the body’s endogenous elimination pathways, alleviate sluggish digestion, and reset gastrointestinal transit without relying on harsh, irritating synthetic laxatives. Key Health Benefits of a Structured Herbal Colon Cleanse - Promotes Regular Bowel Elimination: Gentle stimulant and osmotic botanicals (such as Cascara sagrada, rhubarb root, or aloe concentrate) stimulate peristalsis to help clear accumulated fecal matter and relieve occasional constipation.
- Reduces Abdominal Bloating & Sluggishness: By facilitating regular transit and binding metabolic by-products, short-term cleansing formulas help reduce gastrointestinal gas retention and feelings of fullness.
- Supports Natural Phase I & II Liver Detoxification: Herbal cofactors like milk thistle extract (standardized to silymarin), dandelion leaf, and chlorella assist hepatic bile production and systemic filtration before waste enters the lower GI tract.
- Provides Soluble & Bulking Fiber: Ingredients like apple pectin, glucomannan, and gum acacia swell with water to create bulk, capturing waste material in the bowel lumen while feeding beneficial bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
- Soothes Mucosal Linings: Demulcent herbs such as marshmallow root, slippery elm, and ginger calm the intestinal epithelium, protecting the gut mucosal barrier during active waste clearance.
Typical Formulation Architecture | Phase / Target | Common Active Botanicals | Primary Mechanism of Action | | Hepatic & Kidney Filter | Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Artichoke, Parsley | Enhances bile flow and supports renal elimination. | | Intestinal Binding | Apple Pectin, Glucomannan, Bentonite Clay, Acacia | Binds metabolic by-products and adds fecal mass. | | Elimination & Motility | Cascara Sagrada, Chinese Rhubarb, Aloe Vera | Stimulates colonic contraction and fluid secretion. | | Epithelial Protection | Ginger Extract, Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root | Reduces cramping and coats irritated tissue. | Best Practices for Cleansing Protocols - Hydration: Consume at least 8–10 glasses (64–80 oz) of purified water daily to allow dietary fibers to expand properly and prevent intestinal obstruction.
- Duration: Keep stimulant-containing cleanses limited strictly to short cycles (7–15 days maximum) to prevent bowel dependence.
- Post-Cleanse Repopulation: Follow the protocol with a potent multi-strain probiotic and prebiotic fiber to replenish the microbiome and optimize short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production.
Supplement Facts | Serving Size: | 2 Veg Capsules | | Servings Per Container: | 28 | | Description | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value | | Calories | 5 | | | Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | <1%** | | Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4%** | | Psyllium (Plantago ovata) (Seed Husk) | 500 mg | | | Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) (Bark) | 300 mg | | | Organic Senna (Cassia angustifolia) (Leaf) | 300 mg | | | Organic Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) (Inner Leaf) | 100 mg | | | Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Root) | 50 mg | | | Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) (Seed) | 50 mg | |
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Silicon Dioxide and Stearic Acid (vegetable source). May contain traces of sesame.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Notice: This product should be taken with at least a full glass of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing.
This product contains cascara sagrada and senna. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because cascara sagrada and senna may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Caution: For adults only. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not exceed recommended dose. Keep out of reach of children.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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