Herbilax Granules 145 g Ayurvedic Laxative

Constipation is a common digestive condition in which a person has infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. It usually means passing stools fewer than three times a week, or stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to pass.

Key Features of Constipation:

• Infrequent bowel movements (less than 3 times per week).

• Hard, dry, or lumpy stools.

• Straining during bowel movements.

• A feeling of incomplete evacuation.

• Abdominal discomfort, bloating, or heaviness.

Common Causes:

• Low fiber diet (not enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains).

• Inadequate fluid intake.

• Lack of physical activity.

• Ignoring the urge to pass stool.

• Medications (painkillers, antacids with aluminum, iron supplements, etc.).

• Medical conditions (thyroid problems, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.).

Types:

• Acute constipation – sudden onset, usually temporary.

• Chronic constipation – lasts for weeks or longer, often related to lifestyle or underlying health issues.

Key Ingredients of Herbilax & Their Actions

1. Isapgol (Psyllium husk / Plantago ovata) – Fiber base

   • A bulk-forming laxative.

   • Absorbs water in the intestines → forms soft, bulky stools → stimulates bowel movement.

   • Gentle and safe for long-term use.

2. Triphala (Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Amalaki)

   • Regulates digestion and improves gut motility.

   • Mild laxative action due to Haritaki.

   • Restores balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha → prevents recurrent constipation.

3. Trivrit (Operculina turpethum)

   • A stronger purgative herb.

   • Helps clear stubborn constipation and accumulated toxins (ama) from intestines.

4. Yastimadhu (Licorice root / Glycyrrhiza glabra)

   • Soothes intestinal lining and reduces dryness in the gut.

   • Acts as a demulcent → prevents irritation from purgative herbs.

5. Misreya (Fennel seeds / Foeniculum vulgare)

   • Relieves bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort.

   • Carminative action → smoothens bowel passage.

6. Sabja (Basil seeds / Ocimum basilicum)

   • Swell in water → add bulk and softness to stools.

   • Cooling effect, prevents acidity often linked with constipation.

7. Gulab (Rose petals)

   • Mild laxative and digestive aid.

   • Provides soothing, cooling effect and improves taste of the formulation.

Together, this blend works on three levels:

1. Bulk formation & stool softening (Isapgol, Sabja).

2. Stimulation of bowel movement (Triphala, Trivrit).

3. Soothing & digestive comfort (Yastimadhu, Misreya, Gulab).