Overview
The standard American diet can easily lead to chronic constipation. This diet is low in fiber and antioxidants and high in difficult-to-digest additives and refined ingredients. Many people are constipated and they don’t even know it. They may have regular bowel movements, but they are still not flushing their systems thoroughly, which creates intestinal toxicity. Intestinal cleansing is often a top priority in healing numerous chronic health problems. There are several natural herbal remedies and nutritional supplements that can relieve constipation and heal the underlying imbalances.
Natural Remedies
Chinese herbal formulas
Ma zi ren wan and run chang wan are gentle laxatives that are not habit forming.
Aloe vera juice
Reduces inflammation and promotes peristalsis (smooth muscle contraction in the bowel).
Triphala
An Ayurvedic herbal complex that gently eases constipation and removes stagnant waste from the intestines.
Psyllium husk
A high fiber product that alleviates constipation
Flax meal and seed
Excellent high fiber sources for constipation.
Senna leaf
useful for severe constipation.
Source: Kevin S. Doherty, LAc., Dipl.Ac., MSOM
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Constipation Home Remedy Using Black Cohosh Dang Gui Alisma Zhi Ke Achyranthes Root And Rou Cong Rong
Ingredients: Black Cohosh, Dang Gui, Alisma, Zhi Ke, Achyranthes Root, Rou Cong Rong
Conditions: Digestive,Constipation
Formulas that Treat the Interior Excess Syndrome with Purgation
Sub-Category:
Formulas that Moisten the Intestines to Unblock the Bowels
Pattern:
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Actions:
Unblocks the bowels by lubricating and moistens the Intestines and warming and tonifying the Kidney.
Tongue appearance:
Pale with white coat
Pulse Pattern:
Deep and Slow
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Constipation Home Remedy Using Sesame seeds
Ingredients: Sesame seeds
Conditions: Digestive,Constipation
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Constipation Home Remedy Using Milk And Turmeric
Ingredients: Milk, Turmeric
Conditions: Digestive,Constipation
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Constipation Home Remedy Using Apple Cider Vinegar
Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar
Conditions: Digestive,Constipation
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Constipation Home Remedy Using Dry Plum
Ingredients: Dry Plum
Conditions: Nutrition and Metabolism,Constipation
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