Laxative

Laxatives promote bowel evacuation by softening and moistening fecal mass and by stimulating peristalsis.

  • Yellow dock (Rumex crispus)
  • Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)
  • Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Butternut or white walnut (Juglans cinerea)
  • Senna (Senna alexandrina) – very strong acting, purgative action

Laxative

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