Why we selected this company:
When Al and Kelly Czap started Thorne Research in 1984 their
mission was to provide health-care practitioners with the purest
possible supplements for their patients. Their first decision was to
not manufacture tablets, which require adding ingredients unnecessary
for the patient. Instead, they decided to make supplements in capsules.
Their second big decision was to only purchase the most hypoallergenic
raw materials available, instead of raw materials that were diluted and
standardized with lactose, sucrose, preservatives, or other unnecessary
additives. Their third basic decision was to promote the best possible
absorption of nutrients in their products by avoiding the use of
magnesium stearate, a common powder lubricant.
Why we selected this product:
Use of an herbal combination with laxative action on duodenal peptic ulcer and gastroduodenitis patients with a concomitant obstipation syndrome
Thirty-two patients were treated--19 with duodenal ulcer and 19 with gastroduodenitis, all of them with concomitant obstipation syndrome. The patients were treated with a combination of Symphitum officinalis and Calendula officinales form the main disease. The obstipation syndrome was treated with a combination of Rhamus frangula, Citrus aurantium, Carum carvi. The laxative herb combination was effective in 100 per cent of the patients--daily defecation in 90.6 per cent and every second day in 9.4 per cent of the patients was attained. No effect on gastric mucosa was established as well as on the clinical effect of the main disease and on the percentage of the ulcer niche healing.
Vutr Boles. 1981;20(6):48-51
PMID: 7336705 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Benefits for the body:
Aids patients with constipation by softening stools and improving intestinal motility.
Interesting facts:
Herbal Laxative by Thorne Research contains anthraquinone glycosides. This constituent is not absorbed appreciably in the small intestine. Bacteria in the gut hydrolyze the glycosides in the colon. This causes the gut epithelium to secrete water and electrolytes and peristaltic action to take place. In 8-12 hours after ingestion a bowel movement will occur. Use of herbs containing anthraquinone glycosides should be limited to no more than 10 days. There is abuse potential with these plants, which could result in atonic (lack of muscle tone) constipation due to reliance in order for a bowel movement to take place. Other concerns are decreased absorption of other medications. Contractions from the use of these plants can be very strong and potentially induce labor in a pregnant woman, therefore avoid during pregnancy. Thorne Research’s Herbal Laxative consists of a combination of proven bowel-stimulating herbs that is effective yet gentle.
Ingredients:
Blue Flag (root)(Iris versicolor) - 50 mg
Chinese Rhubarb extract (root)(Rheum officinalis) - 25 mg
Frangula extract (bark)(Rhamnus frangula) - 15 mg
Alexandrian Senna extract (leaf)(cassia acutifloia)(45% sennosides) - 10 mg
Cascara sagrada extract (bark)(Rhamnus purshiana)(20% cascarosides) - 125 mg
*These statements have not been
evaluated by the FDA. If in doubt consult with a licensed naturopathic
physician before use. Physicians at Genesis Health Systems can be
reached at 480.284.8155 and we are happy to consult with you about this
product and helping you achieve optimal health.
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