Larch arabinogalactan is a safe and effective bulking laxative which promotes gut motility, normalizes and improves bowel function by decreasing the incidence of constipation, increasing fecal weight, and decreasing transit time. A multifunctional dietary fibre, larch arabinogalactan has been approved by the USFDA and other authorities for its diverse benefits on human health, with potential therapeutic use as an immune-stimulating agent and cancer-protocol adjunct.