Cascara Sagrada

This herbal remedy is used commonly in some over the counter laxatives. The bark comes from a tree called California buckthorn. It is a Native American find that treats constipation, digestive problems, joint and muscle pain, and gallstones.

Cascara Sagrada is a stimulant laxative. It works by causing muscle contractions in the intestines. These contractions help move stool through the bowels. The bark contains chemicals that react with bacteria in the intestines to stimulate the bowels.

Burdock root

Burdock root is a vegetable native to Northern Asia and Europe. Burdock root has been shown to contain multiple types of powerful antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids. Antioxidants protect cells in the body from damage due to free radicals. They can help treat and prevent a number of different health conditions.

One of the most common uses for burdock root has been to purify the blood. Recent evidence has found that burdock root contains active ingredients in its roots system that can remove toxins from the blood stream. Research also found that burdock root effectively detoxified blood and promoted increased circulation in the surface of the skin.

Psyllium

Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas.

Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. This means it soaks up water in your gut and makes bowel movements much easier and can help promote regularity without increasing flatulence. It can be used as a one-off to ease constipation, or it can be added to your diet to help promote regularity and overall digestive health.

Psyllium is a prebiotic, a substance needed for healthy colonies of probiotics to grow in the gut. Psyllium has the ability to soften your stool provided you drink enough water.