Constipation

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Common Name: Chicory
Genus and Species name: Cichorium intybus
Medicinal uses: Root extract used as a laxative, an ounce of root in one pint of water
Active chemical ingredient: Vanillic-acid
Chemical structure:

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Tall Grass Prairie

Common Name: Ninebark

Genus and Species Name: Physocarpus opulifolius

Medicinal uses:  Inner bark tea used as a laxative

Active Chemical Ingredient: Cinnamic-acid

Chemical Structure: 

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