An estimated 15% of Americans suffer from constipation. As we will see, Western medicine's definition of constipation is much narrower than that of naturopathic approaches, so this statistic may be lower than the actual reality. Regardless, we know improper and poor bowel functions are major determinators of more
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
Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Unani Name: Zafran English Name: Kaser (Sanskrit), Red Gold, Honghua (Chinese) Mizaj: Hot and Dry in third degree (Chishti) Actions * Stomachic, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, sedative, aphrodisiac, anodyne, carminative (Chishti) Therapeutic Uses: * Coughs, stomach gas, colic, insomnia, measles, conjunctivitis (Hakim Chishti) * Fever, melancholic, liver enlargement, spasmodic cough, asthma,
Unani Tibb, an ancient system of medicine, classifies herbs into four degrees based on their potency and effects on the body. Understanding these degrees is crucial for utilizing herbs effectively and safely. This article provides a detailed overview of these classifications, including examples of herbs and their therapeutic applications. First