Puritan'S Pride Herbal Laxative

Constipation is uncomfortable and can make life uncomfortable. When you’re feeling weighed down and bloated, you want fast relief. You may be able to use natural remedies to relieve your constipation.

Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. It may be chronic, or happen occasionally. Some symptoms include:

• hard stools
• straining to have a bowel movement
• feeling as though you are “blocked” or can’t empty your bowels
• needing help emptying your rectum
• abdominal pain
• nausea and bloating

It’s pretty easy to find herbal remedies for constipation. In fact, many over-the-counter laxatives contain herbal ingredients. Most laxative herbs contain anthraquinones, or substances that have a stimulant effect on the intestines. These laxatives work by drawing in fluid to the colon and increasing peristalsis. Peristalsis is the contraction of the intestines that helps move material through the colon to the rectum. Adding fiber and fluids is essential when constipated

1. Cascara sagrada (buckthorn)
This is a popular herbal laxative that comes from the bark extract of a species of buckthorn tree. This extract works by irritating the colon enough to promote bowel movements.

2. Senna
Senna is used to treat constipation and clear the bowel before some medical procedures. The fruit is thought to be gentler than the leaf

Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules three times daily, or six (6) capsules at night before retiring.