AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

Promotes a bowel movement. Laxatives work in several different ways. Some soften the stool, some increase stool size, some stimulate peristalsis, some break the stool into pieces. Make sure you know which kind of laxative you need, because the wrong choice can be dangerous for your colon.

INGREDIENTS WITH GENERAL-LAXATIVE QUALITY

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH GENERAL-LAXATIVE QUALITY

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATION

HELPFUL FOR*

'General-laxative' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.

General-laxative Recipes Listed By Strength

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• Fava Bean Salad (Foul Mudammas)
• Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion
• Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
• Tahini Soup with Saut�ed Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes
• Raw Soaked Oatmeal with Pumpkin Seeds and Apricots
• Lemon, Carrot & Ginger Juice Zinger
• Syrian Garlic Sauce with Roast Beet & Tahini (Mutabal Shawandar)
• Pickled Beets with Cloves
• Milk with Almonds, Rose Petal & Saffron (Thandai)
• Homemade Fire Cider
• Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle
• Homemade Tomato Sauce
• Carrot Juice
• Celery, Beet & Carrot Juicing
• Red Onion, Tomato & Herb Salad
• White Bean & Artichoke Puree with Lemon, Thyme & Olive Oil
• Dandelion Greens with Lemon & Mint
• Hibiscus Yogurt with Chia Seed, Blueberries, Aloe Vera, Dandelion & Fenugreek
• Moroccan Chicken Soup with Almonds & Raisins
• Coconut Milk, Chia Seed & Vanilla Bean Pudding
• Rice Broth with Red Wine, Ginger, & Meat Stock
• Liver Cleanse Salad with Artichoke, Garlic, Radish, and Red Wine Vinegar
• Oatmeal with Dates & Almonds
• Artichoke Heart & Dandelion Salad with Lemon & Cranberry
• Quinoa Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Tarragon
• Beet, Horseradish, Fennel & Dandelion Salad with Chickpea
• Peach & Strawberry Smoothie
• Pickled Jicama with Ginger & Lime
• Vegetable Soup with Carrots & Limes
• Carrot Soup with Sunflower Seeds & Raisins
• Red Sauce W/ Peppers
• Sour Tamarind Chutney
• Cinnamon Oatmeal with Almonds & Milk
• Pickled Beets with Garlic, Ginger & Lemon Zest
• Dandelion Mustard with Garlic & Thyme - Salad Dressing
• Red Lentil Dal
• Roasted Beet Puree with Lemon & Coriander
• Lemon Rice with Cashews, Peas, Ghee & Cumin
• Homemade Hummus
• Lemon & Berries Italian Ice
• Tahini & Honey Cereal
• Limeade with Sugar, Salt & Pepper
• Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade
• Rosewater Soda with Peach Sorbet
• Carrot Ginger & Parsley Vegetable Juicing
• Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom
• Sugar Cane Juice with Lime
• Cilantro Lime Salsa
• Saffron Lemonade
• Lebanese Whipped Garlic Sauce (Toum) with Thyme, Coriander & Paprika
• Dandelion Leaves with Lemon, Garlic & Cinnamon
• Pickled Garlic
• Almond Coconut Fudge
• Plum Sauce with Rosemary
• Lemonade with mint & orange blossom water
• Roasted Pumpkin & Radish with Arugula, Cranberries, Coriander & Fresh Tarragon
• Sweet Beet Paste with Fennel, Cardamom & Ginger
• Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
• Baked Apples in Spicy Apricot Sauce
• Bone Broth Rice
• Beets & Greens with Coconut
• Almond Smoothie with Lavendar & Sesame
• Spicy Mango Smoothie
• Parsnip, Potato & Carrot Soup with Turmeric
• Garlic Milk
• Sweet Lime Pickle
• Velvet Beet Puree with Chopped Yam
• Wild Persimmon Pudding
• Carrots with Lemon & Honey
• Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey
• Cucumber & Coconut Cooler
• Tamarind Cilantro Pickle
• Morning Broth with Ghee, Lime, Salt & Spices
• Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee
• Butternut Squash Soup with Fennel, Ginger & Garlic
• Rice with Carrots & Zucchini
• Carrot Ginger Soup with Parsnips & Collard Greens
• Beet Soup with Lemon Juice & Parsley
• Red Cabbage & Vinegar
• Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea
• Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee
• Cumin with Milk & Honey
• Raw Cacao Smoothie
• Cashew Sour Cream
• Lemongrass Milk Chai with Mint
• Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea
• Almond & Fig Milkshake
• Peaches with Blueberries & Mint
• Sliced Grapes with Cilantro & Cayenne
• Peach Mint Smoothie
• Grape Juice Chai with Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric
• Coconut Beet Soup
• Apple Cider with Spices
• Grape & Canteloupe Salad
• Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes
• Corn Chowder with Potato, Tomato & Celery
• Mustard W/ Artichoke Hearts
• Buttery Carrot Soup
• Kale & Carrot Soup with Ginger, Fennel & Lime
• Stuffed Grape Leaves (dolma)
• Fermented Daal Crepes (Dosas)
• Miso Tahini Soup with Garlic & Cumin
• Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds
• Mint Vinegar
• Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans
• Honeydew Smoothie with Aloe Vera Jelly
• Mango Lassi
• Oatmeal with Cloves, Cardamom & Maple Syrup
• Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon
• Peach Rosewater Lassi with Cardamom
• Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk & Figs Smoothie
• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Pomegranate with Lime Juice & Aloe Vera
• Horseradish with Apple
• Acorn Squash with Ghee & Maple Syrup
• Green Mangoes & Mustard
• Rye Berry Bowl with Kale & Cranberries
• Barley with Tomato & Cumin
• Carrots with Thyme
• Cream of Rice Soup with Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic & Ghee
• Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic
• Green Raw Date Balls
• Quinoa Cucumber & Kale Salad
• Avocado Cucumber Guacamole
• Cabbage Soup Diet
• Yogurt & Cumin Digestive Lassi
• Roasted Rice with Dates, Cinnamon & Cardamom
• Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
• Coconut Lime Vinaigrette
• Virgin Mojito with Mint & Lime
• Dates with Shredded Coconut
• Baked peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg & Cloves
• Figs with Ginger
• Apple Lime Smoothie with Ginger & Cardamom
• Anise Date Balls
• Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli
• Grapefruit with Honey
• Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon
• Banana Peach Smoothie
• Sweet Potatoes in Balsamic Vinegar & Herbs De Provence
• Pumpkin Cinnamon & Raisin Crisp
• Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce
• Corn with Thyme, Onion & Garlic
• Kale with Lemon & Paprika
• Sweet Turnips with Ghee
• Kitchari for the American Kitchen
• Ginger Basil Limeade
• Asparagus, Ginger & Black Pepper Cream of Rice Soup
• Collard Greens with Chestnuts
• Sweet Red Chili Sauce

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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