Almighty Cleanse Ingredients

The dietary supplement Almighty Cleanse contains a number of natural herbs, in addition to the three inert ingredients of vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica. Almighty Cleanse offers two different products, both of which promote the health of the digestive system. Each product has a different formula.

Cascara Sagrada

• Cascara sagrada is the bark of Rhamnus purshiana, a tree of the buckthorn family. The unprocessed bark is a vigorous cathartic; but when older bark is dried and processed, it has a gentle laxative action. It is an ingredient of Almighty Cleanse Formula One, according to Almighty Cleanse.

Cape Aloe Leaf

• Almighty Cleanse Formula One also contains the leaf of Aloe ferox, the Cape aloe. Like the more familiar Aloe vera, Cape aloe has a laxative action. It grows in South Africa.

Senna

• Another ingredient is Senna. Senna is an effective laxative but requires moderation in use. Pregnant women should not use it, according to the Colon Cleansing and Resource Center.

Barberry Root

• Another listed ingredient of Almighty Cleanse Formula One is barberry root. Barberry root aids digestion and even kills Heliobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes ulcers, according to Herbal Extracts Plus.

Rhubarb and Ginger

• Almighty Cleanse Formula One contains extracts from the roots of rhubarb and the rhizomes of ginger. Both played a role in traditional Chinese medicine. The Chinese used rhubarb roots to treat both constipation and diarrhea, according to Puristat. Ginger is a versatile herbal remedy with many applications, including upset stomach, according to Disabled World.

Garlic and Cayenne

• Garlic and cayenne pepper confer a broad spectrum of health benefits on those who eat them, including benefits to the digestive system which makes them suitable ingredients of Formula One. Garlic contains dietary fiber, according to Carbs Information, and the fruit of the cayenne pepper helps those who suffer dyspepsia, according to Shirley's Wellness Cafe.

Vermifuges

• Almighty Cleanse Formula One contain two vermifuges, substances that expel parasites from the intestines: wormwood and the hulls of black walnuts, according to Almighty Cleanse.

Carminatives

• Fennel is the only active ingredient of both Almighty Cleanse Formula One and Almighty Cleanse 2 Purify, according to CalCompNutrition. Fennel is a carminative. It relieves digestive discomfort by helping the sufferer expel gas. Clove buds, another ingredient of Almighty Cleanse Formula One, is also a carminative, according to Almighty Cleanse.

Psyllium

• Almighty Cleanse 2 Purify contains both psyllium husks and psyllium seeds. Psyllium is an important source of fiber. Human beings cannot digest dietary fiber, but fiber helps to prevent constipation and even contributes to the health of the heart, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.

Detoxifying Ingredients

• Almighty Cleanse 2 Purify contains various ingredients that detoxify the intestines: bentonite clay, slippery elm bark and activated willow charcoal. The charcoal also adsorbs gas, according to Almighty Cleanse.

Flax and Apples

• Pectin from apples and extracts from flax seeds serve as a source of fiber in Almighty Cleanse 2 Purify. Flax Seed is also a mild laxative, according to Almighty Cleanse.

Marshmallow

• Almighty Cleanse 2 Purify contains extracts from the aerial portions of the marshmallow plant. Marshmallow extracts soothe the mucous membranes of the intestines, according to Almighty Cleanse.