12. Aloe Vera
The gel inside the aloe plant’s leaves is called aloe vera latex, and it is commonly used as a treatment for alleviating constipation. Its laxative properties come from a compound called anthraquinone glycoside that is responsible for ‘attracting’ water into your intestines while boosting the digestive tract movement.
Many studies confirmed aloe vera latex’s laxative properties; however, one, in particular, demonstrated its effectiveness by mixing a preparation is which researchers used psyllium, celandine, and, of course, aloe vera.
Experts discovered that the mix between the three is more efficient in softening stools and maximizing bowel movement frequency than aloe vera latex alone.
15 thoughts on “18 Foods That Work as Natural Laxatives”
So, how about those of us who have UC Crohn’s what should we be eating?
You forgot celery. I think it works great.
Unable to negotiate through pages. Therefore unable to find and make list of 18 foods.
HELP PLEASE
Very interesting and important information in these articles.
Still looking for the 18 foods. Liars! not here!
No interested
Just make a list. All this spam advertising makes
Me not want to read the article. Rather eat xlax.
Great list ! You could also include whole wheat and bran, bananas and cabbage. Many of us find these to be very effective.
it doesn’t tell you how much to use & how much. Thanks Barb
Can’t find the list
No just No
I include flax seed in my smoothie, is the effect better?
Good advice and info, thx
It would be nice if these articles would julst list the relevant details. All I find is unrelated ads and garbage. Never did find the list of 18 foods.
I did not know Aloe vera could be eaten.