The sound of a dog constantly scratching or licking can be as irritating as nails on a chalkboard. But donât blame your pooch for these bad habits -- a skin condition is probably the culprit. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies to underlying illness.
Licorice root extract is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and skin conditions such as eczema and canker sores.
Causes include insufficient intake of water, a low-fiber diet, medications and lack of exercise. You can use herbal medicines such as licorice root to promote your bowel activity. However, use licorice root or other natural remedies with caution and only under the supervision of your doctor.atural Laxatives. Psyllium laxatives â which come from a shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata â help reduce constipation, moving waste through the intestines. Glucomannan, another type of natural laxative, may be helpful for constipation. It comes from the root of the konjac plant.