The ingredients in AIM Herbal Fiberblend® work together to help your
body help itself. Following are the names of the herbal ingredients
and their functions.
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Alfalfa – Medicago sativa – Relieves constipation and reduces
cholesterol
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Black walnut hulls – Juglans nigra – Reduces intestinal parasites
and improves bowel movement
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Capsicum – (fruit) – Promotes cleansing of the circulatory and
digestive systems; regulates blood pressure
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Cascara sagrada – Rhamnus purshiana – Acts as a laxative, stimulating
evacuation from the bowels; promotes peristaltic action (muscular
contractions in the digestive system)
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Hibiscus flower – Hibiscus sabdariffa – Lubricates the intestinal
tract
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Irish moss – Chondrus crispus – Helps form bulky stools
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Licorice root – Glycyrrhiza glabra – Acts as an antiinflammatory
and antispasmodic
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Marshmallow root – Althaea officinalis – Acts as a mucilage,
a sticky substance with adhesive qualities
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Mullein – Verbascum thapsus – Soothes stomach cramps
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Oatstraw – Avena sativa – Soothes stomach cramps
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Passionflower – Passiflora incarnata – Calms the nervous system
and soothes an irritable bowel
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Psyllium – Plantago ovata – Helps form bulky stools and softens
stools; is a natural source of fiber; removes excess cholesterol.
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Pumpkin seeds – Cucurbita pepo – Expels parasites
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Rose hips – (fruit) – Has a calming effect to reduce stress;
helps fight infection
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Senna (capsules only) – Senna alexandria – Acts as a laxative,
stimulating evacuation from the bowels; promotes peristalsis
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Shavegrass – Equisetum arvense – Expels parasites
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Slippery elm bark – Ulmus rubra – Acts as a mucilage, a sticky
substance with adhesive qualities
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Violet – Viola odorata – Cleanses and expels parasites
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Witch hazel – Hamamelis virginiana – Acts as a mucilage, a sticky
substance with adhesive qualities
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Yucca – Yucca schidigera/Yucca brevifolia – Acts as a laxative,
stimulating evacuation from the bowels
