| Action: | Stimulating Laxative |
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| Synonym: | n/a |
• acute constipation
• buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula)
• rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum)
• senna (Cassia senna)
• yellow dock (Rumex crispus )
• Gastrointestinal
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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Stimulating LaxativeIndications• acute constipation Treatments• buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) Systems• Gastrointestinal ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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