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