Herbal cure for constipation
Most of us may have felt constipated sometime or the other. However, technically, you are suffering from constipation, if you are having less than 3 bowel movements per week for 3 consecutive months and have extreme difficulty in passing the stool. Constipation is common among people aged above 60. However, a person can develop constipation at any age due to an unhealthy food habit or any other reason.
A person develops constipation when the stool passes through the colon at a much slower rate than it generally does. As a result, the water content in the stool gets absorbed by the colon, making the stool dry and hard to pass. Severe constipation can even lead to hemorrhages inside the rectum. The main causes for constipation are lack of fluid in the body, lack of physical movements, consuming anti-depressant drugs and a low fiber diet. An increase in the intake of iron, aluminum and calcium can also lead to constipation. People who are trying to quit smoking or opium addiction can also suffer from constipation, as nicotine and opium are mild laxatives.
Enema can be a temporary solution to constipation. However, there are many medications including laxatives available for long-term treatments. For people who are suffering from constipation because of consuming certain medicines may not want to have more chemical pills to treat constipation. Also, the excessive use of laxative may ultimately worsen the situation by making your bowel movement completely dependent on it. Herbal medicines, on the other hand, will have no such side effects, but will treat your painful constipation effectively.
Triphala is one excellent herbal cure for constipation that also detoxifies the body and improves your digestion considerably. Triphala was one of the most popular herbal medicines available in ancient India to treat skin problems, constipation, liver dysfunctions and irritable bowel syndromes.
Another herbal cure for constipation that you can use is Haritaki. Haritaki or Terminalia Chebula is a mild laxative and antioxidant. In ancient ayurveda, it is also prescribed for treating ulcers, digestive diseases, urinary infections and even heart diseases. However, it may not be safe for women to have haritaki during pregnancy.
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