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2. Castor oil - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil has been used orally to relieve constipation or to evacuate the bowel before intestinal surgery. [12] The laxative effect of castor oil is attributed to ricinoleic acid, which is produced by hydrolysis in the small intestine. [12] Use of castor oil for simple constipation is medically discouraged because it may cause violent diarrhea ...

3. Fletcher's Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Active laxative ingredient: senna, 33.3 mg/ml Other ingredients: citric acid, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose ...

4. Does Rubbing Castor Oil In Your Belly Button Help You ... - AOL

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   Experts say that castor oil has laxative properties when taken orally. ... “In Ayurveda, castor oil is often employed to treat constipation, promote bowel movements, and detoxify the body ...

5. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Castor oil is a glyceride that is hydrolyzed by pancreatic lipase to ricinoleic acid, which produces laxative action by an unknown mechanism. Properties. Site of action: colon, small intestine (see below) [citation needed] Onset of action: 2–6 hours; Examples: castor oil [3]

6. The best 16 foods to relieve constipation fast ... - AOL

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   Diet can help with constipation, eating more fiber and fewer high-fat foods. These are the most effective foods at relieving constipation, a dietitian says. The best 16 foods to relieve ...

7. Doctors Say These 12 Home Remedies for Constipation ... - AOL

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   7. Move more. You may notice that if you take a break from your exercise routine, you get more backed up. “A more sedentary state leads to more constipation,” says Dr. Mathur, who adds that ...