Herbal Lax(Item #856)

Bowel regulation and management can be affected by many things including nutrition, medication, stress, exercise, and fluid intake. Due to the importance of bowel regularity, there are many strategies for bowel management. Management can include keeping a stool diary to record the nature of the bowel movements, counseling on bowel training, increasing fluid and dietary fiber intake, and increasing physical activity. There are a variety of over-the counter bowel stimulants available to aid with bowel regularity. Fiber and natural bowel stimulants increase stool frequency and may improve bowel regularity. 

Senna is an herb used to stimulate bowel movement and can aid in passing of stools along with other bowel management strategies. Senna contains compounds which can react with the lining of the bowel causing a stimulant effect. This plant is sometimes used before bowel procedures to aid in clearing out the intestines. 

Herbal Lax also contains additional ingredients that aid synergistically and can aid with the passing of stools. Marshmallow root and slippery elm both can contain mucilage to provide a protective coating for the GI tract. Also containing an additional fruit fiber blend.