Laxatives and Purgatives
Herbs in This Category
Abutilon Indicum
Common Name: Indian Mallow
Description:
Abutilon indicum is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its soothing, cooling, and restorative properties. It supports respiratory comfort, urinary wellness, natural healing, and inflammation reduction.
Key Benefits:
- Relieves cough and respiratory congestion
- Supports kidney & urinary health
- Reduces inflammation & joint pain
- Boosts immunity & healing
Achyranthes Aspera
Common Name: Prickly Chaff Flower
Description:
A powerful detoxifying herb supporting metabolic balance, joint comfort, and antimicrobial protection. Traditionally used for digestion, inflammation, and respiratory wellness.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes detoxification
- Reduces inflammation & swelling
- Supports digestion & metabolism
- Helps respiratory conditions like cough & asthma
Althaea Officinalis
Common Name: Marshmallow Root
Description:
A deeply soothing herb rich in mucilage that calms irritated tissues of the throat, digestive tract, and skin. Used for respiratory, digestive, and skin nourishment.
Key Benefits:
- Soothes throat & respiratory passages
- Calms gastric irritation
- Moisturizes & protects skin
- Natural demulcent for immunity
Atropa belladonna
Common Name: Deadly Nightshade
Description:
A potent alkaloid-rich herb used in purified, controlled formulations for nerve, muscle, and respiratory spasms. Offers targeted relaxation and anti-inflammatory action.
Key Benefits:
- Relieves muscular spasms
- Reduces digestive spasms
- Supports nerve-related issues
- Strong anti-inflammatory effects
Bauhinia Variegata
Common Name: Kanchanar
Description:
A powerful herb for glandular wellness, thyroid balance, lymphatic cleansing, and metabolic support. Helps reduce swellings and benign growths.
Key Benefits:
- Supports thyroid balance
- Promotes lymphatic cleansing
- Reduces cysts & swellings
- Supports digestion & metabolism
Berberis Aristata
Common Name: Indian Barberry
Description:
Rich in berberine, this herb supports blood sugar balance, skin health, liver detoxification, and antimicrobial protection.
Key Benefits:
- Regulates blood sugar
- Improves skin clarity
- Supports liver detox
- Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial
Calotropis Procera
Common Name: Milkweed / Aak
Description:
A strong cleansing and anti-inflammatory herb used for pain relief, digestive stimulation, and respiratory support in classical Ayurvedic preparations.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces pain & swelling
- Supports digestion & appetite
- Helps respiratory congestion
- Antimicrobial & wound healing
Carica Papaya
Common Name: Papaya
Description:
A nutrient-rich medicinal fruit with papain enzyme, supporting digestion, skin glow, immunity, and detoxification.
Key Benefits:
- Improves digestion
- Boosts immunity
- Promotes glowing skin
- Supports liver health
Cassia Angustifolia
Common Name: Senna
Description:
A natural laxative used for relieving constipation, supporting colon cleansing, and promoting digestive detoxification.
Key Benefits:
- Relieves constipation
- Cleanses the colon
- Reduces bloating
- Supports healthy metabolism
Cassia Fistula
Common Name: Golden Shower Tree
Description:
A gentle cleansing herb known for relieving constipation, cooling the body, purifying blood, and supporting skin health.
Key Benefits:
- Natural laxative
- Supports liver & blood purification
- Improves skin health
- Supports digestive comfort
Cassia Occidentalis
Common Name: Coffee Senna
Description:
Cassia Occidentalis supports liver health, digestion, and metabolic balance. It helps relieve gastric discomfort and promotes detoxification.
Key Benefits:
- Improves liver health
- Reduces acidity & gastric discomfort
- Detoxifies the body
- Antimicrobial support
Cassia Tora
Common Name: Sickle Senna
Description:
A therapeutic herb used for skin wellness, digestion, and natural detoxification. Known for anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects.
Key Benefits:
- Improves skin health
- Supports digestion
- Antifungal & antibacterial
- Promotes detoxification
Convolvulus Alsinoides
Common Name: Shankhpushpi
Description:
A powerful nootropic herb used for improving memory, focus, and mental clarity. Supports sleep, emotional balance, and nervous system health.
Key Benefits:
- Enhances memory & focus
- Reduces stress & anxiety
- Improves sleep quality
- Neuroprotective herb
Cydonia Oblonga
Common Name: Quince Fruit
Description:
A nutrient-rich fruit supporting digestion, respiratory health, and immunity. Helps soothe throat irritation and strengthens metabolic wellness.
Key Benefits:
- Improves digestion
- Soothes throat & respiratory system
- Strengthens immunity
- Rich in antioxidants
Embelia Ribes
Common Name: Vidanga
Description:
A strong detoxifying and anti-parasitic herb supporting digestion, metabolism, and skin health by removing toxins and harmful microbes.
Key Benefits:
- Eliminates parasites
- Improves digestion
- Detoxifies the body
- Promotes clear skin
Emblica Officinalis
Common Name: Amla / Indian Gooseberry
Description:
Amla is one of the best natural sources of Vitamin C. Supports immunity, digestion, skin glow, liver health, and long-term vitality.
Key Benefits:
- Boosts immunity
- Improves digestion
- Promotes healthy skin & anti-aging
- Supports liver detox
Ferula Foetida
Common Name: Asafoetida / Hing
Description:
A powerful digestive herb known for relieving gas, bloating, cramps, and inflammation. Also supports respiratory health and gut cleansing.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces gas & bloating
- Supports respiratory health
- Acts as antimicrobial
- Improves digestion
Ficus Religiosa
Common Name: Peepal Tree
Description:
A sacred Ayurvedic plant supporting respiratory health, digestion, inflammation control, and emotional wellness through powerful antioxidants.
Key Benefits:
- Supports respiratory health
- Improves digestion
- Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant
- Supports heart & emotional wellness
Fumaria Officinalis
Common Name: Fumitory
Description:
A gentle blood purifier that supports digestion, detoxification, and skin clarity while promoting healthy liver function.
Key Benefits:
- Purifies blood
- Improves liver health
- Enhances skin clarity
- Reduces acidity
Gentiana Chirata
Common Name: Chirayata
Description:
A powerful bitter herb known for detoxifying, fever reduction, liver purification, and improving metabolic health.
Key Benefits:
- Liver tonic
- Reduces fever
- Detoxifies blood
- Improves digestion
Gmelina Arborea
Common Name: Gambhari
Description:
Gmelina Arborea is a rejuvenating herb known for strengthening immunity, reducing inflammation, and supporting respiratory and reproductive health. It cools the body and nourishes all tissues.
Key Benefits:
- Boosts immunity
- Reduces inflammation
- Supports respiratory health
- Nourishes tissues
Gymnema Sylvestre
Common Name: Gurmar
Description:
Gymnema Sylvestre is known as the “Sugar Destroyer,” helping to balance blood sugar levels, reduce cravings, and support pancreatic and metabolic health.
Key Benefits:
- Supports healthy blood sugar
- Reduces sugar cravings
- Improves metabolism
- Supports pancreatic health
Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis
Common Name: Hibiscus Flower
Description:
Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis is rich in antioxidants and is known for improving hair health, enhancing skin glow, and supporting heart and digestive wellness.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes hair growth
- Enhances skin radiance
- Supports heart health
- Boosts digestion
Hyoscyamus Niger
Common Name: Henbane
Description:
Hyoscyamus Niger is used in controlled Ayurvedic formulations for calming the nervous system, reducing muscle spasms, and relieving nerve irritation.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Supports nerve relaxation
- Helps respiratory discomfort
- Anti-inflammatory action
Ipomoea Carnea
Common Name: Pink Morning Glory
Description:
Ipomoea Carnea is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and detoxifying properties. It supports skin health, joint comfort, and metabolic cleansing.
Key Benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Supports detoxification
- Beneficial for skin & joints
Juglans Regia
Common Name: Walnut
Description:
Juglans Regia is highly nutritious and supports brain, heart, metabolic, and digestive health thanks to its rich omega and antioxidant profile.
Key Benefits:
- Supports brain function
- Improves heart health
- Boosts metabolism
- Enhances skin & hair health
Liquorice
Common Name: Mulethi / Licorice
Description:
Liquorice is a soothing, nourishing herb known for supporting respiratory health, digestion, adrenal balance, and immunity.
Key Benefits:
- Soothes cough & throat
- Reduces gastric irritation
- Boosts immunity
- Supports adrenal health
Luffa Cylindrica
Common Name: Sponge Gourd
Description:
Luffa Cylindrica is a cooling, detoxifying herb known for cleansing the respiratory tract, supporting liver health, and improving skin texture.
Key Benefits:
- Clears respiratory passages
- Supports liver detox
- Improves skin health
- Anti-inflammatory
Mallotus Philippinensis
Common Name: Kamala
Description:
Mallotus Philippinensis is a strong antiparasitic and detoxifying herb that also supports liver health and improves skin clarity.
Key Benefits:
- Eliminates intestinal parasites
- Improves liver health
- Antimicrobial activity
- Supports skin wellness
Morus Alba
Common Name: White Mulberry
Description:
Morus Alba is rich in antioxidants and supports blood sugar balance, cardiovascular health, digestion, and immunity.
Key Benefits:
- Balances blood sugar
- Supports heart health
- Boosts immunity
- Improves digestion
Mucuna Pruriens
Common Name: Kapikacchu
Description:
Mucuna Pruriens is a natural source of L-Dopa, known for improving mood, brain function, nerve health, and reproductive strength.
Key Benefits:
- Enhances mood & focus
- Supports fertility
- Promotes nerve health
- Boosts energy & strength
Nyctanthes Arbortristis
Common Name: Night Jasmine
Description:
Nyctanthes Arbortristis is highly effective for joint pain, fever, immunity, and detoxifying the body.
Key Benefits:
- Relieves joint pain
- Boosts immunity
- Reduces fever
- Supports liver & digestion
Operculina Turpethum
Common Name: Indian Jalap / Nisoth
Description:
Operculina Turpethum is a powerful detoxifying herb that helps cleanse the gut, eliminates toxins, and supports liver function.
Key Benefits:
- Deep detoxifier
- Natural laxative
- Reduces inflammation
- Supports liver & gut health
Picrorhiza Kurroa
Common Name: Kutki
Description:
Picrorhiza Kurroa is an excellent liver tonic known for detoxifying the body, supporting digestion, and reducing inflammation.
Key Benefits:
- Strong liver protector
- Detoxifies the system
- Supports metabolism
- Anti-inflammatory effects
Pinus Roxburghii
Common Name: Chir Pine
Description:
Pinus Roxburghii resin and bark support respiratory wellness, circulation, and provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits.
Key Benefits:
- Supports respiratory health
- Improves circulation
- Reduces inflammation
- Relieves joint & muscle pain
Pluchea Lanceolata
Common Name: Rasna
Description:
Pluchea Lanceolata is used for reducing joint stiffness, inflammation, and pain while supporting musculoskeletal strength.
Key Benefits:
- Relieves joint pain
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves mobility
- Supports cartilage health
Podophyllum Emodi
Common Name: Indian Podophyllum
Description:
Podophyllum Emodi is a potent detoxifying herb known for antimicrobial, liver-supportive, and digestive-balancing properties.
Key Benefits:
- Powerful detoxifier
- Antimicrobial action
- Supports liver function
- Promotes digestive balance
Pongamia Pinnata
Common Name: Karanj / Indian Beech
Description:
Pongamia Pinnata is known for its skin-healing, antimicrobial, and joint-supporting benefits. It helps purify the blood and supports detoxification.
Key Benefits:
- Heals skin disorders
- Antimicrobial properties
- Supports joint comfort
- Acts as a blood purifier
Premna Obtusifolia
Common Name: Headache Tree
Description:
Premna Obtusifolia supports respiratory function, digestion, inflammation control, and overall immunity.
Key Benefits:
- Supports respiratory health
- Boosts digestion
- Reduces inflammation
- Strengthens immunity
Psoralea Corylifolia
Common Name: Bakuchi
Description:
Psoralea Corylifolia is a prime Ayurvedic herb for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation balance, and bone strength.
Key Benefits:
- Improves skin health
- Balances pigmentation
- Strengthens bones
- Antioxidant & antimicrobial
Psyllium Husk
Common Name: Isabgol
Description:
Psyllium Husk is a natural soluble fiber that supports smooth bowel movements, relieves constipation, and improves overall gut health.
Key Benefits:
- Improves digestion
- Relieves constipation
- Supports gut cleansing
- Helps regulate cholesterol
Punica Granatum
Common Name: Pomegranate
Description:
Punica Granatum is an antioxidant-rich fruit that supports heart health, skin glow, digestion, and overall immunity.
Key Benefits:
- Supports heart health
- Boosts skin radiance
- Improves digestion
- Strengthens immunity
Raphanus Sativus
Common Name: Radish
Description:
Raphanus Sativus supports liver detoxification, improves digestion, and promotes respiratory health while boosting metabolism.
Key Benefits:
- Liver detox support
- Improves digestion
- Supports respiratory wellness
- Boosts metabolic activity
Semecarpus Anacardium
Common Name: Bhilawa / Marking Nut
Description:
Semecarpus Anacardium is a strong Ayurvedic herb known for boosting immunity, improving digestion, and enhancing vitality.
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens immunity
- Enhances digestive power
- Supports joint health
- Promotes detoxification
Smilax China
Common Name: China Root
Description:
Smilax China is known for its anti-inflammatory, blood-purifying, and joint-supporting benefits, enhancing stamina and digestion.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces inflammation
- Purifies the blood
- Supports joint comfort
- Boosts stamina & gut balance
Terminalia Chebula
Common Name: Haritaki
Description:
Terminalia Chebula is a powerful detoxifying and rejuvenating herb that supports digestion, immunity, and long-term vitality.
Key Benefits:
- Improves digestion
- Strong detoxifier
- Boosts immunity
- Promotes rejuvenation
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum
Common Name: Fenugreek
Description:
Fenugreek is a nutrient-rich seed that supports blood sugar control, digestion, metabolism, and women’s wellness.
Key Benefits:
- Balances blood sugar
- Improves digestion
- Supports women’s health
- Boosts metabolism & strength
Tylophora Indica
Common Name: Indian Ipecac / Asthma Plant
Description:
Tylophora Indica is used for asthma, chronic cough, allergies, and lung inflammation, offering strong respiratory support.
Key Benefits:
- Supports lung health
- Reduces asthma symptoms
- Anti-inflammatory
- Boosts immunity
Viola Odorata
Common Name: Sweet Violet
Description:
Viola Odorata is a cooling, soothing herb that supports respiratory comfort, skin health, and emotional balance.
Key Benefits:
- Soothes respiratory system
- Calms skin irritation
- Cooling & detoxifying
- Reduces inflammation
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