Laxative

Apple, olive oil, rose-hip syrup and oats were used for their laxative properties. Elderberries, plantain seed and flax were also used as laxatives. White mustard seeds were also once used.

Dock was used as a laxative for the treatment of long term constipation, and dandelion root was used where a mild laxative was called for. Epsom salts was used when a fast-working laxative used required.

Asparagus, buckthorn, chickweed, fat hen, feverfew, groundsel and licorice were some of the herbs that were thought to act as laxatives.

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