Aperient vs. Laxative

Aperientadjective

Having a gentle laxative effect.

Aperientnoun

A laxative, either in the form of a medicine or a food such as asparagus or hops, which has the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Aperientadjective

Gently opening the bowels; laxative.

Aperientnoun

a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

Aperientadjective

mildly laxative

Laxativeadjective

Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

Laxativenoun

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

Laxativeadjective

Having a tendency to loosen or relax.

Laxativeadjective

Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, and relieving from constipation; - opposed to astringent.

Laxativenoun

a mild cathartic

Laxativeadjective

stimulating evacuation of feces

Laxative

Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation.