The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LAXATIVE
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What does LAXATIVE mean?
LAXATIVE noun- Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
- Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.