Herbal Actions

Laxative

Relieves constipation and promotes bowel movements

Relieves constipation and encourages a bowel movement, from gentle bulking and softening to stronger stimulation of the gut. The stimulant (anthraquinone) laxatives are for short-term use only — prolonged use can cause dependence and cramping.

Herbs with a laxative action (11)

Refine Aperient (2) Purgative (3)

Barberry mild Berberis spp. Bay Bean Canavalia rosea Cascara sagrada Rhamnus purshiana Damiana mild Turnera diffusa Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Rehmannia mild Rehmannia glutinosa Rhubarb Rheum palmatum Senna Cassia angustifolia Yellow Dock Rumex crispus