Aperient

Aperients are mild laxatives that promote the natural movement of the bowels. Examples of these herbs include Psyllium Seed, Linum Seed, Fiber (Soluble and Insoluble), Rumex, Foeniculum, Taraxacum and bile [Brammer BOTM744].

Aperients (L. aperiere, to open) increase or hasten intestinal evacuations, which excite moderate peristalsis, giving soft movements without irritation: magnesia, manna, sulfur, tamarind, almond and olive oils, fig, prune, oatmeal [Culbreth1927, pp 43-44].

A mild agent that helps to promote a natural elimination of the bowels rather than provoking them forcibly [Sanchez BOTM680].

Stool softener (not a laxative) [FairyFile].

Assists in bile production and moisture for release of feces [Palmer2004].

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  Couch Grass (Elymus repens)

[Brammer BOTM744] Debra Brammer. Botanical Medicine 744 notes. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

[Culbreth1927] David Marvel Reynolds Culbreth. A Manual of Materia Medica and Pharmacology, Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lea & Febiger (1927). Online Reprint.

[FairyFile] Anonymous study notes. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

[Palmer2004] Michelle Palmer class notes. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

[Sanchez BOTM680] Joann Sanchez. Botanical Medicine 680 notes. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.