no, but it will definitely help! You can get dependent on it if you take it all the time. My gramma says yes. small amts steeped like tea. Nasty but effective, will cause cramping. If that's the only thing you need, then yes. But it's rare that one herb will solve such a complex problem. I can write a book on constipation but I'd rather see you read a book. Go get Nutrition Almanac. Its written by doctors but gives common remedies with lots of knowledge.