Herbal-Infused Colonic.

After the main fill-and-release cycles, the practitioner instills a small volume (typically 4 to 16 ounces) of the selected herbal infusion into the colon and the client retains it for a few minutes before releasing. The infusion contacts the colon wall during retention, which is where any absorbed or local-contact benefit would occur. This is different from drinking the herb in tea form, because it bypasses the stomach and upper digestive tract.

Chlorophyll and wheatgrass are used for their mild deodorizing and antioxidant claims. Aloe vera is used as a gentle mucosa-soothing addition for clients with irritation. Slippery elm is used for its mucilage and is a common pairing for clients recovering from IBS flares. Chamomile is used for its calming reputation and is common in pre-sleep evening sessions. None of these herbs have strong clinical trial support for colonic-delivery specifically, but all are considered safe at these dose levels in healthy adults.

Herbal infusions are not a treatment for IBS, SIBO, colitis, Crohn's disease, or any other diagnosed condition. They should not be used as a substitute for prescribed medication. A practitioner who offers herbal colonics as a 'cure' for a diagnosed digestive disease is operating well outside their scope, and you should politely finish the session and find a different practitioner.

Herbal add-ons run $15 to $50 depending on the infusion, the herb quality, and the clinic's sourcing. Some clinics bundle the add-on into their package pricing; others charge à la carte. The add-on extends the session by 10 to 20 minutes for the retention and release phases. Not every clinic offers every infusion — ask in advance if you have a specific preference.

Clients with known allergies to any plant in the infusion family, clients with diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (unless cleared by their gastroenterologist), pregnant clients (most clinics do not offer colonics during pregnancy anyway, but if yours does, skip the herbal add-on), and clients on anticoagulant medications (herbal interactions are unpredictable).

Where do you source your herbs, and do you test them? Are the infusions prepared fresh for each session or stored? What is your contraindication check for herbal add-ons specifically? Can I see the ingredient list, or do the herbs come with any additives?