Herbal Remedies For Constipation

Almost all of us experience constipation. Young and old are no exemption. Constipation had been so common that most of don’t care anymore what it can do to our system. Constipation is having a bowel of two to three days in a week and is very difficult to eliminate. Constipation is a symptom not a disease. It’s a sign that something is wrong inside us. But why are we getting constipated? To understand why we keep constipated. Let us first have an overview how food enters our body. We chew foods using our teeth. From our mouth we should enjoy its taste because when we swallow it we can never taste it again. From the medical book I have read, chewing of foods should be at least 45 chews in order for our food to be grind and when it comes to stomach going to the intestine, processing of grinds foods is so easy. It means that thoroughly chewing of foods has a greater effect on ones digestion. And one thing drinking of water in between foods is not good. We should drink water before meals and after eating our meals we take about fifteen minutes before drinking water. Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs water. When this happens contraction of the intestine lowers, and the expulsion bowels become harder. There are known constipation relief that can be bought but I suggest you go for natural.

In the morning in an empty stomach drink a glass of lemon juice using warm water. It does not only cleanse your system it will also makes you want to go to a toilet. Prune juice is also a good colon stimulant. I have tried papaya fruit and really work. I’d come to the toilet bowl three time just eating papaya in the morning.

Here are lists of common herbals that can relieve constipation.

Aloe gel acts as laxative when taken internally

Buckthorn bark is also a good laxative.

Cascara sagrada acts as stimulant laxative. In fact it is common ingredients to colon cleanse recipes.

Dandelion promote the flow of bile to the large intestine. This bile acts as laxative to colon

Ginger promotes normal contraction of the intestine

Hibiscus soften stool by accumulating water in the intestine

Kelp heals ulcers in the anal region. Act as bulking agent, thus expels fecal waste easily

Milk Thistle increases the flow of bile to large intestine and promote bowel movement

Psyllium seed a bulking agent tht not only relieves constipation but also relieves hemorrhoids

Senna acts as stimulant and laxative.

When you suffer occasional constipation, it is primarily due to eating habits. The best thing to do is change your eating habit. You should eat more fibrous foods and those that are rich in antioxidant. Eat a smaller amount of food in a five times meal rather than eating large amount of food in one setting. You should also drink lots of water. Water intake should be at least eight to twelve glasses. Accompany all your effort with exercise. Three times a week exercise can greatly improve your over all health. Stick with your strict diet plan. When we say diet it doesn’t mean abstaining one’s self from food but eating the right kind of food to keep you fit.