6 Remedies for Constipation

Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle changes cannot be avoided. Also, factoring in your temperament makes it even more effective in tailoring your lifestyle. For example, for a phlegmatic person with a more sedentary lifestyle and slow transit time for her bowels (the causes of her constipation), walking more, finding a job that involves more physical activity, or getting a gym membership would be significant positive changes. Dietry chnages, herbal supplments etc may not even be necessary.

Majoon Qurtum

Majoon Qurtum is a traditional Unani herbal formulation used primarily for treating constipation. It acts as a mild laxative, helping to ease bowel movements and relieve digestive discomfort. Made from a blend of natural ingredients like safflower seeds (Qurtum), fennel, and sugar, Majoon Qurtum works by softening the stool and stimulating the digestive system, promoting regularity and overall gut health. Additionally, it is often used in Unani medicine to balance the body's humors and alleviate related symptoms such as bloating and indigestion.

Massage

Massage helps relieve constipation by stimulating the muscles in the intestines, promoting peristalsis, and encouraging bowel movements. It improves blood circulation to the digestive organs, enhancing their function and aiding in the absorption of nutrients and waste elimination. Additionally, massage reduces stress and relaxes the abdominal muscles, which can relieve tension that may be contributing to constipation. It also helps break up gas and bloating, easing discomfort and facilitating stool passage, while promoting lymphatic drainage to support overall digestive health.

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium husk is a natural fiber derived from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, and it is commonly used as a remedy for constipation. As a soluble fiber, psyllium absorbs water in the intestines, forming a gel-like substance that softens the stool and makes it easier to pass. This added bulk also stimulates peristalsis, the contractions of the intestinal walls that move stool through the digestive tract.

Senna

Senna is a natural herb commonly used as a powerful laxative to treat constipation. It contains compounds called sennosides, which stimulate the muscles of the intestines, promoting peristalsis and speeding up bowel movements.

Enema

An enema is a medical procedure used to relieve constipation by introducing liquid into the rectum and colon through the anus. The liquid, which can be water, saline, or a specific solution, helps soften the stool and stimulate bowel movements by expanding the colon and triggering peristalsis, the contractions that move stool through the intestines. Enemas are often used when other methods of relieving constipation, such as laxatives or dietary changes, have not been effective.

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