| Constipation is a problem almost everyone faces | | | | available in capsule formulations, liquid extracts, |
| at one time or another. Herbal remedies for | | | | and dried bark. Never attempt to consume fresh |
| constipation are a safe and natural way to get | | | | bark of Cascara Sagrada because it can lead to |
| relief without upsetting your digestive system or | | | | vomiting and bloody diarrhea. |
| introducing harsh chemicals that can produce side | | | | Senna is another strong herbal laxative, and it is a |
| effects. By taking a natural approach to solving | | | | purgative. This herb is often taken in tea form, |
| the symptoms of constipation, you can get long | | | | and it also causes peristaltic contractions. Many |
| term benefits and support the health of your | | | | people swear by how well this herb works, but |
| entire body. | | | | they also note that it can make you feel very |
| Psyllium - Psyllium seeds and husks are a source | | | | sick, and that you shouldn't be away from the |
| of natural fibre. Dosage: Take 1 tablespoon | | | | bathroom for a couple of hours after taking it. If |
| dissolved in a cup of water or juice. Drink | | | | senna makes you nauseous, adding a bit of ginger |
| immediately and then drink another cup | | | | or cinnamon can sometimes help. |
| immediately. | | | | Another important remedy for constipation is |
| Flaxseed - This is a bulking agent containing a | | | | chebulic myroblan. It is a mild laxative. Its pulp is |
| significant amount of omega 3 essential fatty | | | | taken with rock salt, or flavored with cloves and |
| acids, but its benefit for constipation comes from | | | | cinnamon. Regular use of this decoction relieves |
| its fibre acting as a bulking agent. Dosage: 1 | | | | the person suffering from constipation |
| teaspoon of ground seeds in a cup of water or | | | | Milk Thistle Treatment: The seed extract of milk |
| juice up to three times a day. | | | | thistle helps produce bile secretion that flows in |
| Cascara Sagrada also known as California | | | | the intestines. This can serve as a mild laxative. |
| buckthorn has long been used by Native | | | | Milk thistle is available over-the-counter in the |
| Americans due to its strong laxative effect. This | | | | form of pill, teas, and tincture. It should be taken |
| is owed to the presence of the compound | | | | according to the instructions. |
| anthroquinones that is responsible for stimulating | | | | Taraxacum officinale, dandelion, works as a |
| colon contraction to facilitate bowel movement | | | | natural remedy for constipation as it stimulates |
| urges. Aside from its strong laxative effect, | | | | the release of bile from the liver and aids in |
| Cascara Sagrada can also increase and strengthen | | | | digestion and its diuretic properties has been |
| muscle tone of the walls of the colon. It is | | | | known to reduce high blood pressure. |