Platinum Naturals SD's Tea, Senna Leaf Herbal Tea for Occasional Constipation Relief, 30 Tea Bags

SD's Tea Details

In China, herbs have been used for thousands of years, and SD's Tea is prepared according to a special Chinese formula built on a chosen blend of herbs, fruit and spices, all derived from natural sources. For over a quarter century in Canada it has been a trusted ally for people dealing with occasional bouts of constipation.

The formula relies on the stimulating effects of senna leaf — 1.6 g of Senna alexandrina per bag, plus a standardised extract contributing a further 6 mg of sennosides — blended with roasted dandelion root, chamomile, licorice root, marshmallow root, cassia cinnamon, sweet orange peel and papaya leaf.

Senna is a stimulant laxative, and it is worth being clear about what that means. The sennosides pass through the stomach and small intestine largely intact and are converted by gut bacteria in the colon, where they stimulate the bowel wall and draw water into the stool. Action typically follows six to twelve hours later, which is why the tea is taken after dinner and works overnight. This is a short-term tool for occasional constipation, not a daily beverage — the label limit of one week is a real limit, because prolonged use of stimulant laxatives can lead to bowel dependence.

The supporting botanicals soften the experience. Marshmallow root and licorice are demulcents, chamomile is traditionally calming to the gut, and the orange peel, cinnamon and stevia make the tea genuinely drinkable. Four flavours — Original, Lemon, Cranberry and Green Tea — all built on the same senna base.

Who SD's Tea Is For

This is for occasional constipation: the traveller whose routine has gone sideways, someone after a change in diet or medication, or anyone who needs short-term help getting things moving. If a cup after dinner solves the problem within a day or two, this is doing its job.

It is not for daily or ongoing use, and Vitamart won't pretend otherwise. If constipation is chronic, the answer is fibre, water, movement and a conversation with a doctor — not a stimulant laxative on repeat. Do not use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, intestinal blockage, undiagnosed abdominal pain or rectal bleeding. If you take cardiac medication or have a kidney disorder, speak to a practitioner first. Stimulant laxatives should never be used for weight control.

SD's Tea Features and Benefits

• Traditional Chinese Formula — Prepared to a special Chinese formula from a chosen blend of herbs, fruit and spices, all derived from natural sources.
• Relies on the Stimulating Effects of Senna Leaf — 1.6 g of Senna alexandrina per bag plus a standardised extract contributing 6 mg of sennosides.
• Twenty-Five Years in Canada — A trusted ally for occasional bouts of constipation on the Canadian market for over a quarter century.
• Short-Term Constipation Relief — A stimulant laxative for occasional constipation, typically producing action six to twelve hours after drinking.
• Overnight Timing — Taken after dinner, the six-to-twelve hour window lands in the morning rather than mid-day.
• Soothing Botanical Base — Marshmallow root and licorice root are demulcents; chamomile is traditionally calming to the digestive tract.
• Four Flavours on One Formula — Original, Lemon, Cranberry and Green Tea, so the base is unchanged and only the taste differs.
• Naturally Sweetened — Stevia leaf in the blend, with no added sugar.
• Made in Canada — Produced in Canada and vegan-friendly.

Platinum Naturals SD's Tea is a stimulant laxative used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.