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Aloe vera leaf drips inner juice (latex)

Aloe vera for Constipation - A Powerful Natural Laxative

The juice (latex) of this herb is a potent laxative, and helps with constipation. But use it only as a last resort for important reasons!

Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) bark chunks

Cascara Sagrada for Constipation - A Powerful Laxative

Cascara sagrada is a potent herbal laxative that is dangerous to use long term. Find out how to use it occasionally to help you poop.

chamomile tea and flowers on a wooden stump, nature background.

Chamomile for Constipation - Avoid this Herbal Tea

Chamomile tea has tannins that can irritate constipation, and this herb works better to stop diarrhea—the opposite of constipation!

Cinnamon tea in glass cup with slices of lemon.

Avoid Cinnamon for Constipation - Warning: May Not Help

Cinnamon is rich in tannins which are chemicals that can worsen constipation. Research shows this spice is better for diarrhea; avoid it for constipation!

Fenugreek seeds and powder in two spoons and bowl with leaves on board.

Fenugreek for Constipation - A Safe Laxative

Fenugreek is great for regularity due to it’s mucilage and high fiber content. It is a safe way to prevent constipation and have better bowel movements.

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Flaxseed for Constipation - It Helps you Poop

Flaxseed really does help you to poop. It treats constipation in three ways: as bulk and chemical laxative, and by bolstering probiotics in the gut.

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Garlic for Constipation - Used by the Ancients

Garlic causes rodents to pass stools, and ancient doctors prescribed it as a constipation remedy. See why garlic is something to try as a laxative!

Ginger tea with ginger roots and slices on table.

Ginger for Constipation - Why it Helps you Poop

Ginger is a scientifically verified laxative herb that helps you poop. See research about this & learn how to use ginger tea for constipation.

Glass of lemon water with lemon peel shavings on a wood board.

Lemon Juice / Water for Constipation - 3 Ways Juice Helps

Lemon juice helps constipation, but an equal amount of lemon water will help much less. Evidence based facts on why lemon juice helps you poop!

Licorice for Constipation - Good in Specific Cases

Licorice is not very efficacious at treating constipation; the caveat being if inflammation is causing the constipation. An important explanation!

A bottle of peppermint essential oil with blooming peppermint twigs in the background.

Peppermint for Constipation - Not too Effective

Peppermint is good for irritable bowel syndrome but probably not for just constipation. Find out why you should go with other herbs in lieu of peppermint!

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Psyllium for Constipation - Laxative & Bacteria Modifier

Psyllium husk helps relieve constipation and also is a prebiotic. But there are two natural herbs that work better than psyllium for constipation. Find out the best natural options.

Chinese Rhubarb Root Herb dried in a white mortar and pestle.

Rhubarb for Constipation - A 5,000+ Year Old Remedy

Rhubarb has active ingredients that work with gut bacteria to help you poop. It is an ancient, natural laxative herb long used by the Chinese. Studies show interesting findings.