Bird of Paradise is an intestinal astringent. When colon is "thick and boggy", with dull pains (not sharp), tea of Bird of Paradise along with incorporating Psyllium and/or chia into the diet helps.
CAESALPINIA (Tabachin, Bird of Paradise) DRY STEMS. Weak decoction, 3-6 ounces twice a day
PLANTAGO OVATA (Psyllium Seed) SEED. Whole seeds, 2-3 tablespoons in 12 ounces warm water or fruit juice. HUSKS. 1-2 tablespoons in same, both to 3X a day, usually only once. STATUS : C
SALVIA COLUMBARIAE and others (Chia Seed) SEED. Whole seeds, 1-2 tablespoons in 12 ounces warm water or fruit juice. STATUS : C
LINUM (Flaxseed) SEEDS. Whole seeds, 1-2 teaspoons in cup of warm water, Ground seeds for a poultice. Only use freshly ground whole seeds internally; even several days is long enough to allow oxidative degradation, creating irritating lipids. STATUS : C
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