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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 Sautéed 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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Red Sauce W/ Peppers
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Carrot Soup with Sunflower Seeds & Raisins
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Vegetable Soup with Carrots & Limes
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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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Lemon & Berries Italian Ice
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Homemade Hummus
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Lemon Rice with Cashews, Peas, Ghee & Cumin
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Limeade with Sugar, Salt & Pepper
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Tahini & Honey Cereal
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Aloe Vera Ginger Lemonade
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Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom
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Rosewater Soda with Peach Sorbet
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Cilantro Lime Salsa
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Carrot Ginger & Parsley Vegetable Juicing
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Saffron Lemonade
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Sugar Cane Juice with Lime
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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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Almond Smoothie with Lavendar & Sesame
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Bone Broth Rice
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Garlic Milk
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Parsnip, Potato & Carrot Soup with Turmeric
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Spicy Mango Smoothie
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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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Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey
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Carrots with Lemon & Honey
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Tamarind Cilantro Pickle
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Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee
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Rice with Carrots & Zucchini
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Cucumber & Coconut Cooler
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Butternut Squash Soup with Fennel, Ginger & Garlic
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Morning Broth with Ghee, Lime, Salt & Spices
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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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Red Cabbage & Vinegar
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Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea
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Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea
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Lemongrass Milk Chai with Mint
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Raw Cacao Smoothie
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Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee
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Cumin with Milk & Honey
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Coconut Beet Soup
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Grape & Canteloupe Salad
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Almond & Fig Milkshake
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Apple Cider with Spices
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Sliced Grapes with Cilantro & Cayenne
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Peach Mint Smoothie
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Peaches with Blueberries & Mint
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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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Mango Lassi
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Fermented Daal Crepes (Dosas)
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Chicory in Coffee in New Orleans
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Honeydew Smoothie with Aloe Vera Jelly
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Carrot Ginger Soup
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Peach Rosewater Lassi with Cardamom
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Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon
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Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds
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Oatmeal with Cloves, Cardamom & Maple Syrup
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Mint Vinegar
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Miso Tahini Soup with Garlic & Cumin
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Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk & Figs Smoothie
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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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Carrots with Thyme
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Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic
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Cream of Rice Soup with Cilantro, Ginger, Garlic & Ghee
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Barley with Tomato & Cumin
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Green Raw Date Balls
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Roasted Rice with Dates, Cinnamon & Cardamom
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Cabbage Soup Diet
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Avocado Cucumber Guacamole
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Quinoa Cucumber & Kale Salad
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Yogurt & Cumin Digestive Lassi
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Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon
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Coconut Lime Vinaigrette
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Virgin Mojito with Mint & Lime
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Banana Peach Smoothie
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Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
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Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli
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Dates with Shredded Coconut
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Apple Lime Smoothie with Ginger & Cardamom
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Figs with Ginger
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Anise Date Balls
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Baked peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg & Cloves
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Grapefruit with Honey
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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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