11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
8oz steeped for 10-15min and taken before bed work like a charm, July 8, 2010
This review is from: Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Herbal Tea, Organic, Stimulant Laxative, 16 ct. (Health and Beauty)
If you are feeling backed up and need to get things moving, an 8oz cup of this tea taken before going to bed, steeped for a maximum of 15 minutes, will give you the expected results the following morning. One tea bag is enough to do the trick, and works every time, so follow the instructions properly and resist the temptation to use more than one.
The taste may not be great but is not unpleasant and will grow on you with time. The tea loses a star because you may get some stomach cramps as it starts to work (some people reportedly don't), but then the tea will live up to its gentle name when you get your easy and painless bowel movement. As reported by other reviewers, steeping for less than 15 minutes may reduce the cramping. Some people have got it to work after seeping the tea bag for only 10 minutes so experiment and see what works best for you.
I see that for some reason, when taken during the day, it is not as efficient and often doesn not work as expected. This tea alone works very well, but if you drink plenty of water throughout the day (even when you don't have the tea) and add more fiber to your diet, besides working like a charm it will even help you become more regular on your own.
Take this tea if you are backed up and feel bloated, ou will feel reliefed and sleep much better after being cleansed by Smooth Move. It is a natural product but I recommend it for occasional use only as ingestion of senna over extended periods of time may be prejudicial.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wouldn't miss a day., August 16, 2010
This review is from: Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Herbal Tea, Organic, Stimulant Laxative, 16 ct. (Health and Beauty)
I begin my day with one cup of smooth move tea-- everyday. If I forget I make sure that I take it before I go to bed at night. It taste good. My teenaged grandsons like it.
It depends on how blocked you are which will determine how it works. You may have to have two cups before it begins to work. However, make sure you do not have any place to go when you are trying it out for the first time. Believe me it will work. Some people it takes time others it works right away. I use it once a day and it keeps me regular. It dosn't run because I know how to use it. I have been doing this for some time--for four years. I steep it for one minute if I kept it in for more than 1-5 minutes I would not be able to go out because it would run. My friend steeps it for 1/2 a minute that way she is able to go out. Give it five days before you give up on it. So good luck to you all.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
too sweet, January 12, 2011
What do they add? Is it the marshmallow root? (There's no stevia.) This tea has a sickening sweetness all its own. If you accidentally bought it, like me, here's a tip: try adding lemon juice to your cup just so you can use up the box without throwing it away.
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