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