Chun Zhang Yu

US Patent:

20020187235, Dec 12, 2002

Filed:

Apr 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/846710

Inventors:

Chun Yu - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A23J003/00

US Classification:

426/570000

Abstract:

A non-habit forming and ecologically beneficial laxative in beverage form that exhibits a novel synergistic effect in relieving and preventing both temporary and chronic constipation without pains or hurting the mucous lines in the colon. The primary constituents of the ingestible laxative beverage comprise a water-soluble, low viscosity fiber selected from a group consisting of fractocligosaccharides, maltodextrin and polydextrose and any qualified one and an herbal laxative selected from a group consisting of cascara sagrada and rhubarb extracts. The secondary active constituents of the ingestible beverage laxative are selected from a group consisting of chamomile, aloe vera and licorice extracts.