When you think of aloe vera, what normally comes to mind is a balm for sunburns and wounds. But this amazing plant has many other health benefits, including its use for constipation issues. Similar to coconut water, aloe vera has been used to make juice, which is now bottled and easily found in the grocery. Meanwhile, the outer portion of the plant has compounds known as anthraquinones, which work as a natural laxative. If you are trying it out for the first time, it’s best to take a small serving first, just one cup or 8 ounces, before consuming more in a day.