Herbal Remedies for Constipation Cures at Home
Constipation relief
The main dietary cause of constipation is the absence of suitable fibre in the diet. Refined foods are once again the villains of the piece. Before breakfast eat half a dozen prunes,stepped overnight in warm water with a teaspoonful of blackstrap molasses. Wholegrain breakfast foods should be taken instead of refined ones , salads and raw vegetables will also help. Linseed may be added to the cereal in the morning or a dessert-spoonful may be taken with a glass of water before you go to bed. The extra slice of bread and the occasional extra potato or apple stretch one’s digestive powers beyond their limits. Eating too fast is major cause of constipation , another rarely suspected is tea. Tea is a diuretic. It promotes urination and so deprives your system of moisture which is needed to facilitate the proper digestion of food. If you are a serious tea drinker and constipated , try cutting back your consumption , you should soon notice an improvement. There are many herbal remedies to cure constipation. , but examining your diet , intake of liquid and general habits including exercise – will often suggest simple courses of action that are quite as effective and definitely less stressful.
One of best herbal remedies of constipation is to mash well together 110 g each of stoneless raisins and of figs and add 55 g of senna powder and a teaspoonful of powdered ginger. Roll up the mixture like a swiss roll and take a thin slice each day until relief is obtained. Keep the roll wrapped in greaseproof paper and in a covered jar.
Another constipation cure from herbal remedies is to take 80 to 90 g of liquorice root brought to the boil in 1.1 litres of cold water and allowed to simmer for ten minutes. Cool and strain the decoction and have a cupful two or three times a day.
Yoghurt wish mashed apricots and honey mixed in is another easy way to to ensure that children , in particular , remain healthy and free from constipation. A shredded apple in place of the apricots would help to achieve the same purpose, especially when a light sprinkling of bran is added. For an interesting salad dressing and dip which is straightforward to make and should have the desired effect, grate a dessert apple and a very little lemon juice and a tablespoonful of yoghurt or sour cream.
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