Herbal Laxative
by Nature's Craft · capsule · 60 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 296669
- Serving 1 to 2 capsules; amounts per 2 capsules
- 30 servings
Herbal Laxative by Nature's Craft lists 8 ingredients; 1 gives its count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 25, 2023.
What is in Herbal Laxative?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blendconsisting of | 1,090 mg | ||
| Psyllium, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cascara Sagrada extractas Cascarosides | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Senna Leaf Extractas Sennosides20% sennosides | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Flaxseed, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rice, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Aloe vera Leaf Extract200:1 extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 5 billion CFU/gram | ||
| Medium Chain Triglyceride | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 296669 (entered September 25, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 8 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Herbal Laxative's, rare ingredients counting for more.
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Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested use: For occasional use only: 1 to 2 capsules taken at bedtime with 8 ounces of water or as directed by a healthcare professional. Short-term cleansing program: 1 to 2 capsules taken at bedtime with 8 ounces of water for up to 15 days or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not repeat cleansing program for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
- Warnings
- Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. Read and follow directions carefully. this product contains cascara sagrada and senna leaves.
- This product is not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers or children under the age of 18.
- Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea or loose stools. Rectal bleeding, abdominal cramping, and/or failure to have bowel movement after use of a laxative formula may be an indication of a more serious condition. Should this occur, or if you have a known medical condition and are taking medication, consult your physician prior to taking this or any other dietary supplement.
- This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 296669.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients 3rd party lab verified Made in an FDA inspected facility Sourced from a GMP compliant facility.
How many labels does Herbal Laxative have?
3 labels are on file under this name since July 23, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 296669 (current) Entered September 25, 2023 · on the market · 60 capsules
- Label 256543 Entered November 19, 2021 · off the market June 14, 2022 · 60 capsules · UPC X002O76Z9D
- Label 229178 Entered July 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC X002AHM3NJ
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Craft (distributor), Pomona, NY. All Nature's Craft products.