Natural Herbal Remedies For Constipation

Constipation is a common problem of the people who have less physical activities. It may vary from person to person. It is generally diagnosed as an inability to pass hard stools daily. Lack of exercise, stress, imbalance diet and drinking insufficient liquids can cause occasional constipation. Digestive disorders, namelyIBS, lack of fiber and fluid in diet, depression, lack of regular exercise and certain medical problems like diabetes, colon cancer and hypothyroidism. Some herbs and natural gifts are very effective in curing this problem.

Triphala: It is a wonderful natural stimulant laxative and colon toner to give relief in constipation, hemorrhoids and many other bodily problems. It can be found in every home in India as a regular medicine, which takes care of whole body itself. Triphala (Tri +Phala)  is a Sanskrit word which literally means ‘three fruits’. These wonderful fruits are Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). Powder of these three herbs are mixed in equally to make Triphala. Dose of triphala vary from person to person, from 3-gm to 10-gm daily.

Psyllium Husk: It’s seeds or husk is also a wonderful and strong natural bulking agent to give relief in constipation and hemorrhoids. It forms a coating inside the colon and relieves in any kind of stomach disorder.  Psyllium husk is taken from 5-gm to 10-gm, per day as required, with lots of water. For best results, it is consumed at the night before going to bed.

Cascara Sagrada Useful Herb: This herb can be used simply as a natural laxative. This is also known as ‘The Sacred Bark’ and is quite effective. It may be avoided to take it regularly and not to make it habit. Try to take it in emergency only.

Senna: It is not only strong laxative but also a good purgative. This can be taken in the form of tea and causes peristaltic contractions. It should be used in chronic constipation only. People may feel a little bit sick because, it will not keep them away from bathroom for at least a couple of hours. It may make the person feel nausea and a bit of ginger and cinnamon can help in this case.

Slippery Elm: It can act both for constipation and diarrhea as this herb will keep the stools normal while coating and soothing the intestine tract lining. This herb will work wonder if it is taken with lots of water. The water will help in pushing the waste products easily to give relief instantly

Fruits are Really Effective: Some fruit juice like grape juice or prune juice can make help in relieving this problem very quickly. Apple, Papaya are wonderful to increase the movement of bowls to give relief in constipation. Banana is wonderful for colon cleaning. Two to three bananas, taken empty stomach daily in early morning, work very effectively for constipation.

More Herbal Cures for Constipation:

• Aloe Gel is a fine stimulant laxative to give relief in constipation.
• Buckthorn can work as a wonderful laxative to have relief quickly.
• Dandelion is taken in the form of mother tincture to increase the flow of bowls movement.
• Ginger is fine herb and can be taken in the form of tea or chopped root to help in stopping muscle spasms.
• Hibiscus can soften stools and increase water in the intestines.
• Kelp will relieve lining of anus and rectum and work as bulking force to relieve this problem.
• Milk Thistle can be taken in the form of capsules or tincture to increase the flow of bile to large intestine.
• Drinking lots of water, empty stomach early in the morning is one of the best, easy and natural solution.