8 Proven Ayurveda Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is one of the most common health issue these days. According
to Ayurveda, constipation occurs when vata's dry and cold and qualities disturb
the colon and obstructs its proper functioning. A day without proper bowel
movement can be very disturbing and sometimes painful.
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Modern lifestyle is one of the main reasons to
this problem. Some of the most common causes are over-eating, irregular eating
habits, junk food consumption, alcohol drinking, too much tea or coffee
and smoking. Most people affected by constipation
feel bloated and uncomfortable with the inability to pass stool easily.
Ayurveda recommends safe and proven remedies to
cure constipation and help make the bowel movement easy and
uninterrupted. Though, it does not take away the fact that we should consume
balanced diet and exercise regularly to retain the bowel movement smoothly
working.
Here are 8 Ayurveda remedies that cure
constipation:
1. Figs (Anjeer)
Soak a fig in glass of warm water and leave it overnight. Eat the figs
and drink this water in the evening to cure constipation. Figs contains high
amount of fibre. You can have figs daily in order to improve your digestion.
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2.
Follow Vata Dosha calming diet
One of the finest way to prevent
constipation problem is to take vata balancing diet. Avoid
cold drinks and foods, too much dried fruit, raw salads and most beans. Choose
warm and well-cooked foods and warm drinks like water.
3. Triphala
Triphala
is one of the most trusted and most effective remedy which helps cure
constipation. Simply mix one-fourth teaspoon of Triphala
powder with one fourth teaspoon of cardamom seeds powder and half
teaspoon of coriander seeds powder.
Add this mixture to half glass of warm water, mix well and drink it. Triphala
contains glycoside which has laxative properties. Coriander and Cardamom
seeds help relieve
indigestion and flatulence.
4. Roasted Fennel
Consume teaspoon of roasted fennel seeds with glass of warm
water at bedtime, it will work as a mild laxative. The volatile oil present in
fennel seeds improves
digestion by promoting production of gastric enzymes.
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5. Milk and Ghee
Mix 1-2 teaspoons of pure ghee in a cup of hot milk and drink
it before going to bed. It is an effective remedy of
relieving constipation. This mixture is especially good
for vata and pitta.
6. Liquorice Root
Add a teaspoon of liquorice root / mulethi powder with a teaspoon of
jaggery and drink it with cup of warm water. Mulethi improves bowel
activity. But, it is advisable to consult an ayurvedic expert before taking it
on regular basis.
7. China Grass
China grass (agar-agar) is a dried seaweed, which is when cut into bits
and cooked in milk, becomes a gelatinous substance.
8. Bael Fruit pulp
Mix 2 tablespoon of bael fruit pulp with one tablespoon of jaggery
and consume it 45 minutes before your dinner to cure
constipation. Follow this remedy 3-4 days.
You can also drink cup of bael sharbat along with 2
tablespoon of tamarind water and one tablespoon of jaggery added in it.
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Last but not least
1. Drink
more than 3 to 5 glasses of clean water in the morning. You can have herbal
drinks like green tea, chamomile tea, orange juice etc. that can help
strengthen your digestion.
2. Increase
fibre-rich food in your daily diet.
3. Exercise
regularly for 30 minutes to kick-start your digestion.
4. Add lots
of seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Follow these tips and say goodbye to
constipation.
