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Supplements for Oral Use
- Alder buckthorn bark
Alder buckthorn bark is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.
- Aloe
Aloe is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take 50-150 mg of aloe latex daily, in divided doses, for maximum of 10 days.
- Buckthorn
Buckthorn is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take buckthorn daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, when you have constipation.
- Cascara
Cascara is a cathartic; promotes defecation. It is a stimulant laxative; alleviates constipation. Take cascara, containing 15-30 mg of cascarosides, in divided doses, when you have constipation.
- Castor oil
Castor oil is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take castor oil as suggested on the label.
- Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Barberry
Barberry is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take standardized barberry root extract daily, containing 0.3-0.6 g of berberine, in divided doses, for many weeks.
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