Laxative Herbs:Colon Health
There is herbal support for constipation. Gentle herbal laxatives are also referred to as being Aperient. Yellow Dock is considered one of the premium herbs to gently relieve constipation because of its effectiveness and safety. Psyllium and Flax seed also are familiar plant names that have these properties and are often ingredients in effective recipes for this purpose.
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Alder Buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula -
Andrographis, Andrographis paniculata -
Apple, Malus domestica -
Asparagus, Asparagus spp -
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum -
Butcher's Broom, Ruscus aculeatus -
Butternut, Juglans cinerea -
Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora -
Chickweed, Stellaria media -
Chicory root, Cichorium intybus -
Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare -
Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis -
Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum -
Kelp/Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosis -
Marjoram,Sweet, Origanum majorana -
Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, A. cornuti -
Oregon Grape root, Mahonia aquifolium -
Psyllium, Plantago psyllium, Plantago ovata -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Senna, Senna alexandrina Mill. -
Sesame , Sesamum indicum -
Turkey Rhubarb, Rheum palmatum -
Violet Leaf, Viola spp -
Yacon Root, Smallanthus sonchifolius -
Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus
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