Usage
The instructions for
Kankunis Herbal Slimming Tea advise dieters to drink it once a day, preferably
at night. Place one tea bag in a cup of hot water and let it steep for 15
minutes before drinking. Do not boil the tea in a teapot. You may add honey or
lemon if you like.
Geography
Kankunis Herbal Slimming
Tea is not produced in the United States and may not be of similar quality as
herbal teas made there. Diamond Laboratories Inc. is located in the
Philippines, where it is one of the leading medium-sized companies in that
country involved in manufacturing and distributing pharmaceutical, medical and
health products, according to the official website.
Considerations
The herb senna functions
as a stimulant laxative. In fact, it is the main ingredient in Ex-Lax and other
over-the-counter laxatives. Laxatives cause only temporary weight loss by
emptying waste material and fluid from the colon. They do not move food through
the body faster and do not affect the small intestine, where most absorption of
calories takes place, notes NetDoctor.
Side Effects
Senna can cause diarrhea,
nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Use of stimulant laxatives such as senna
for a long time can cause colon damage and laxative dependence, making it
difficult to have a bowel movement without taking a laxative. Prolonged
diarrhea from overuse of laxatives can cause dehydration and depletion of
essential minerals, resulting in muscle weakness and difficulty functioning in
everyday life, warns NetDoctor. The Kankunis Herbal Slimming Tea product
directions state that excessive intake may cause electrolyte and fluid
imbalance.
Additional Ingredients
An additional ingredient
in Kankunis Herbal Slimming Tea — malvae or malva — may calm stomach and
intestinal irritation, as noted by Natural Healing Guide. No credible
information is available on the ingredient called shiu sen tea, but the
Kankunis tea may actually contain shui sen tea, a type of green tea. Green tea
is commonly included in weight-loss remedies. It contains caffeine, which can
boost energy.
