Yes. All four Smooth Move® teas are 100% naturally caffeine-free, so you can enjoy your cup of tea in the evening and not worry about it affecting your sleep.

Yes. All four Smooth Move® teas are gluten-free.

Yes. All four Smooth Move® teas are lactose-free and do not contain any dairy ingredients or dairy residues.

Yes, you can add sugar, sweeteners, honey or agave to Smooth Move® tea. Please make sure to steep the tea according to the directions on the package before adding any sweeteners.

Believe it or not, this is actually a controversial question. The primary concern when using Smooth Move® tea is that it be prepared properly and that you take the recommended dose. It is also important that you not use the tea more frequently than recommended unless directed to do so by your healthcare practitioner. That said, there may be times when you are experiencing occasional constipation and it is simply too hot to drink hot tea or you simply prefer tea this way. At these times, it is okay to cool the tea down, either by adding ice or by refrigerating, so long as you have brewed it properly and you only drink the recommended amount.

Proper brewing requires that you pour freshly boiled water over one tea bag, covering the cup and steeping for 10-15 minutes. Once steeping time has been reached, gently squeeze the tea bag to make sure all the beneficial components of the tea make it into your cup. Identify the serving size appropriate for you—you can find this information on the package, or in the FAQ titled "What is the suggested serving of Smooth Move tea?"

No. Smooth Move® tea is intended to be used as a laxative to provide relief for occasional constipation.* We do not endorse the use of any Smooth Move® product as part of a dieting or cleansing program. Only a licensed healthcare provider, based on individual diagnosis, can recommend off-label dosage and duration of use instructions.

No. Smooth Move® tea is only intended for relief of occasional constipation* and is not intended to help prevent constipation.

No. Microwaving Smooth Move® Tea would damage the essential components that provide the laxative effect and would not steep the tea properly. We do not recommend microwaving the water you use to steep your tea. However, if this is your only option, please make sure that the water reaches boiling temperature before being poured over the tea bag. Please also follow all brewing directions and directions for use on the package.

No. We never add natural or artificial colors or flavors to any of our teas. When you drink Smooth Move® teas you are experiencing the true taste and color of real herbs. This is important because the natural qualities of the plants, whether that is their aroma, taste or even mouth feel, can be what create the desired effect.

We do not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology in our products or at any stage of production, processing or handling. We do not agree with the practice of genetic engineering. The Smooth Move® family of teas are Non-GMO Project Verified. For more information about the Non-GMO Project, visit www.nongmoproject.org.

You should only drink Smooth Move® tea when you are experiencing occasional constipation. Wait for the tea to naturally work its way through your intestines, which should take about 6 to 12 hours—depending on your body’s metabolism. Please follow all directions for use on the label and do not use the tea for longer than 1 week without consulting a healthcare professional.

No. Smooth Move® tea is intended to be used as a laxative for occasional constipation.*

All four Smooth Move® teas are made with organic senna leaf and are certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Each variety of Smooth Move® tea contains a different percentage of organic ingredients. For more information, go to Products and click on the supplement facts link for the specific product you are interested in.

Yes, the Smooth Move® tea bag is 100% biodegradable and made from unbleached manila hemp, a natural fiber from a plant relative of banana. You may compost the tea bags, string and tea tag, but some people remove the staple first.

If you’ve prepared your Smooth Move® tea according to the brewing instructions, you’ll likely notice droplets of oil or even a small “oil slick” on the top of your tea. What’s that about?


All of the herbs in our various Smooth Move teas contain essential oils, except for the roasted breadnut in Smooth Move Chocolate. These essential oils are an important component of the herb, contributing to its characteristic taste and smell, as well as some of its beneficial constituents.

Everyone’s heard the adage that oil and water don’t mix. It’s this oil-and-water relationship that causes the essential oils in the herbs to condense on the underside of your cup cover, and to appear on the top of your tea. The essential oil content of some of the herbs we use contributes to their digestive effects.* The pharmacopoeial standards specify essential oil content at levels that will provide the beneficial effects. So, seeing oil in your cup is a good indication that you are drinking a high quality tea.

Never fear. That “slimy” texture is actually a good thing and it’s supposed to be there. Certain herbs in the formula, such as the senna, licorice and cinnamon bark, are known to be “mucilaginous.” Mucilaginous plants have a characteristic slippery or slimy feel to them. This characteristic is indicative of their quality. Notice the slippery texture when you squeeze the bag and rest assured that you’re getting the highest quality herbal laxative.

It usually takes between 6 to 12 hours for Smooth Move tea to induce a bowel movement (that’s the more polite way to say it), depending upon how fast your body works to naturally metabolize the active ingredients.

Every once in awhile, your body may need some extra help getting things moving again. Smooth Move® tea will provide relief from occasional constipation.* The senna leaf in Smooth Move® acts by direct action on your intestine, stimulating a bowel movement in approximately 6 to 12 hours.

We have four varieties of Smooth Move® tea: Smooth Move® , Smooth Move® Chocolate, Smooth Move® Peppermint and Smooth Move® Chamomile.

Smooth Move® tastes sweet and slightly bitter with citrus-orange and spicy notes. You may notice hints of licorice and fennel as well.

Smooth Move® Chocolate tea has a mild chocolate taste, pleasantly roasted and nutty.

Smooth Move® Peppermint is pleasantly aromatic and bittersweet, with peppermint’s distinctive minty taste.

Smooth Move® Chamomile is pleasantly aromatic and bittersweet.

PhEur means that our herbs meet the pharmacopoeial standards in the European Pharmacopoeia. Many countries publish a pharmacopoeia, the official guide of quality standards for all medicinal ingredients, including herbs. Our herbs meet these standards for quality, purity, strength, identity and composition.