What it is: Motility Assist™ is a four-ingredient non-laxative botanical regularity formula from Biocidin Botanicals supporting intestinal peristalsis, healthy bowel transit, gut barrier integrity, and gut-brain axis balance. The formula centers on Digexin® — a clinically studied proprietary blend of ashwagandha root extract and okra fruit extract — combined with Triphala fruit extracts 10:1 (Amla, Bibhitaki, Haritaki), Fennel seed extract 10:1, and Ginger root extract standardized to 5% gingerols. Suitable for ages 4 and up. Vegan, gluten-free, non-laxative, and non-habit forming.
How it works: Digexin® provides the formula's primary motility mechanism — the ashwagandha and okra extract combination is backed by two double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrating capacity to activate the migrating motor complex, promote peristaltic contractions, improve GI serotonin production, and modulate cortisol — addressing both the physical and neuroendocrine dimensions of sluggish gut motility. Unlike stimulant laxatives, Digexin® activates the body's natural peristaltic rhythm through enteric serotonergic pathways, supporting the gut-brain axis and healthy mood response concurrently. Triphala 10:1 — concentrated Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) — supports stool consistency, digestive regularity, and gut microbiome balance through tannins, gallic acid, and antioxidant polyphenols with documented mild laxative, prebiotic, and gut barrier-supportive activity. Ginger root extract (5% gingerols) promotes gastric emptying and gastrointestinal motility through [6]-gingerol-mediated 5-HT4 receptor agonism and prostaglandin modulation — reducing bloating and accelerating transit time. Fennel seed extract 10:1 provides spasmolytic and carminative activity through anethole and fenchone, relieving gas, bloating, and intestinal cramping without stimulant effect.
When to use it: Indicated for adults and children aged 4 and up requiring non-laxative daily support for bowel regularity, peristalsis activation, transit time improvement, and relief from constipation-associated bloating, gas, and nausea. Well-suited for post-antibiotic gut rehabilitation, constipation-predominant IBS support, detoxification protocols requiring daily elimination support, and clients with small intestinal dysbiosis. One capsule before bed daily. Not recommended during pregnancy.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 30
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, ages 4 and up, take 1 capsule before bed daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Digexin® (ashwagandha root extract and okra fruit extract) | 300 mg | † |
| Triphala fruit extracts 10:1 (Amla — Emblica officinalis, Bibhitaki — Terminalia bellirica, Haritaki — Terminalia chebula) | 70 mg | † |
| Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed extract 10:1 | 70 mg | † |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root extract (standardized to 5% gingerols) | 60 mg | † |
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose (capsule), leucine complex, silica.
Caution: Not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if nursing, taking any medication, or managing a medical condition. Discontinue use if adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
✓ Vegan ✓ Gluten Free ✓ Dairy Free ✓ Soy Free ✓ Corn Free ✓ Non-GMO ✓ No Artificial Colors or Flavors
Key Ingredients:
Digexin® (ashwagandha root extract and okra fruit extract) — 300 mg Digexin® is a patented, clinically studied combination of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fruit extract, backed by two double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrating its capacity to activate the migrating motor complex, promote peristaltic contractions, increase GI serotonin production, and modulate cortisol levels. Its enteric serotonergic mechanism activates the 5-HT-mediated peristaltic reflex — stimulating the natural wave-like muscle contractions that drive bowel transit — without the dependency, electrolyte disruption, or mucosal damage risks of stimulant laxatives. At 300 mg per capsule, Digexin® is the formula's highest-dose and primary active — simultaneously supporting healthy gut-brain axis signaling and mood resilience through increased GI serotonin production alongside its direct motility-promoting activity.
Triphala fruit extracts 10:1 (Amla, Bibhitaki, Haritaki) — 70 mg Triphala is a concentrated 10:1 extract blend of Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), delivering tannins, gallic acid, chebulinic acid, emblicanin, and antioxidant polyphenols with documented mild laxative, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, and gut barrier-supportive activity. Research supports Triphala's capacity to improve stool consistency, promote beneficial microbiome diversity through prebiotic polyphenol activity, reduce intestinal oxidative stress, and support gut mucosal barrier integrity — addressing both acute transit improvement and long-term gut barrier restoration. At a 10:1 concentration each serving delivers the phytochemical equivalent of ten times the whole-fruit dose, providing clinical potency for meaningful bowel regularity support within the single-capsule format.
Ginger root extract (standardized to 5% gingerols) — 60 mg Ginger root is standardized to 5% gingerols — the primary pungent phenolic compounds responsible for ginger's documented prokinetic and anti-nausea activity — ensuring consistent delivery of [6]-gingerol, the most pharmacologically active isoform. [6]-Gingerol promotes gastric emptying and GI motility through 5-HT4 receptor agonism and prostaglandin synthesis modulation — accelerating transit from stomach through colon and reducing the gastric stasis that contributes to bloating, nausea, and constipation. Standardized ginger extract complements Digexin®'s lower GI peristaltic activity through upper GI prokinetic acceleration — together addressing the full length of the digestive tract within a single daily capsule.
Fennel seed extract 10:1 — 70 mg Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) is delivered as a 10:1 concentrated extract providing anethole, fenchone, and estragole — volatile phenylpropanoid compounds with well-documented spasmolytic, carminative, and smooth muscle-relaxing activity. Anethole's smooth muscle relaxant activity reduces intestinal cramping and spasm, while fenchone's carminative properties facilitate release of trapped intestinal gas — directly addressing the bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort that accompany sluggish transit. As the formula's dedicated anti-bloating and antispasmodic botanical, fennel seed extract ensures comfortable transit without cramping — a key clinical differentiator from stimulant laxatives and harsh bowel-clearing protocols.
