Laxative
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Laxatives are typically used to address constipation as they promote the evacuation of the bowels.
- Aperient herbs are very mild laxatives
- Cathartic (or purgative) herbs are strong laxatives
Laxative Herbs:
- Aloe (Aloe vera)
- Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
- Bilberry (Vaccinum myrtillus)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana)
- Cleavers (Galium aparine)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum)
- Senna (Senna alexandrina)
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
- White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
- Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.