Nowadays the word demiurge can refer to the individual or group chiefly responsible for a creative idea, as in the demiurge behind the new hit TV show. Demiurge derives via Late Latin from Greek dÄmiourgos, meaning artisan or one with special skill. The demi- part of the word comes from the Greek noun dÄmos, meaning people; the second part comes from the word for worker, ergon.
Natural Food Laxatives & Bowel Movements. Oatmeal is one such food that has a natural laxative effect due its high fiber content. Photo Credit Medioimages/Photodisc/Digital Vision/Getty Images. Regular bowel movements, or the removal of waste from the human body, are a part of proper digestion.ther high-fiber foods possessing a laxative effect are artichokes, oatmeal, many whole-grain breakfast cereals, prunes, peas and raspberries, to name a few.
Mineral Oil for Constipation. Mineral oil is commonly used as a laxative. For this purpose, the oil can be taken by mouth or applied in the rectum in an enema, although there are different products for each. Mineral oil works as a laxative in two ways: It helps your stool retain water, and it acts as a lubricant.