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.
A: Itâs okay to take senna laxatives for occaÂ­sional constipation, when used as directed. The labels warn not to take them for more than a week, but we advise limiting them to a few days. Senna, from the leaves of the Senna alexÂ­andrina shrub, has been used as an herbal digestive remedy for centuries. Its key comÂ­ponents are called sennosides (senna glycoÂ­sides), which usually produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Though it is sold as an herbal supplement, senna is also FDA-approved for short-term use as a stimulant laxative and is found in OTC products such as Senokot and Ex-Lax.