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Laxatives

Laxatives

Are Physium Husk, cascara and senna  laxatives ?
Is taking herbal laxatives on a long term basis like a few years laxative abuse?
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1 cardiprin100
Rhinocort
Lithium carbonate.
Drug Allergies
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penicillin
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Rhinitis.
Varicose veins
Mood Swing  ( Bi polar Type II )
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Psyllium Husk, cascara and senna are all laxatives. Taking an herbal laxative is no different that taking a regular over the counter laxative.
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Oh dear, I thought The herbs were dried veggies. How could they be laxatives.
I thought laxatives are made from chemicals wheras herbs are not .
Please explain the difference then of the two.
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Some medications are actually derived from plants. The mechanism of action and effect on the body determines the classification, therefore, laxatives can be synthetic or natural.
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