Ending your day with the right drink can do wonders for your digestion. Old doctors and natural healers have long recommended simple, natural beverages before bedtime to relieve constipation, reduce gas, and gently cleanse the bowels overnight.

Here are the 8 best drinks at night that support digestion — plus how to make each one easily at home.

1. Warm Prune Juice

Prune juice is famous for its natural laxative effect thanks to sorbitol and fiber. Drinking it warm at night helps soften stools and trigger bowel movements by the next morning.

How to make:

  • Warm 1 cup of pure prune juice on low heat (do not boil).
  • Drink 30–60 minutes before bed.

2. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile relaxes the digestive muscles, reduces gas, and eases bloating. Its calming effect also improves sleep quality.

How to make:

  • Steep 1 chamomile tea bag (or 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers) in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
  • Drink warm before bedtime.

3. Warm Lemon Water with Honey

This gentle cleanser hydrates the colon, stimulates digestion, and helps detoxify the liver overnight. Honey adds soothing properties.

How to make:

  • Squeeze half a lemon into a cup of warm water.
  • Add 1 tsp raw honey and stir well.
  • Drink slowly after dinner or before sleep.

4. Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe vera has mild natural laxative compounds that promote bowel movement and soothe the intestines.

How to make:

  • Blend 2 tbsp fresh aloe vera gel with 1 cup of water.
  • Optional: Add a few drops of lemon juice.
  • Drink chilled or slightly warm at night.

5. Ginger Tea

Ginger speeds up digestion, reduces bloating, and relaxes the intestines, making it easier to pass stools in the morning.

How to make:

  • Slice 3–4 fresh ginger pieces.
  • Boil in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.
  • Strain and drink before bedtime.

6. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint reduces intestinal cramps and helps gas pass through more easily, providing relief from bloating.

How to make:

  • Steep 1 peppermint tea bag (or fresh mint leaves) in hot water for 5 minutes.
  • Drink warm in the evening.

7. Warm Milk with Turmeric

This Ayurvedic drink not only calms the stomach but also provides mild laxative effects and reduces inflammation in the gut.

How to make:

  • Warm 1 cup of milk.
  • Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and stir well.
  • Drink before bed.

8. Fennel Seed Tea

Fennel seeds are well-known for relieving gas, bloating, and indigestion. They also improve bowel movement regularity.

How to make:

  • Crush 1 tsp fennel seeds lightly.
  • Boil in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes.
  • Strain and sip before bedtime.

Final Thoughts

Constipation and gas can disrupt not only your digestion but also your sleep. By adding one of these 8 nighttime drinks to your evening routine, you’ll cleanse your bowels naturally and wake up feeling lighter and more refreshed.

✨ Try rotating these drinks throughout the week — your gut will thank you!