Constipation mean difficult to pass stool. The major cause of constipation is a low fiber diet and low fluid intake.
· Raisins (kishmish) : These are rich sources of
fiber and act as a natural laxative. it has no side effects. Soak 10-12 pieces
of raisins in the water and have them in the morning on an empty stomach.
· Triphala powder: it consists of three
fruits like amla, haritaki, vibhitaki. It is also a natural laxative with
no side effects. Have 1 teaspoon of this powder with warm water at night.
· Lemon juice: mix 1 tsp of lemon juice in a
glass of warm water and add a pinch of salt. Have this lemon juice on an empty
stomach to relieve constipation. It also helps to detoxify your body.
· Fig (anjeer) : it is a fibrous fruit. Boil few
figs in milk and drink this milk before going to bed (don’t drink cold
milk).
· Spinach: have 100 ml of spinach juice mixed
with 100 ml of water twice daily. This home remedy is awesome to cure
even then the most stubborn cases of constipation.
· Grind an equal amount of sunflower seeds, sesame
seeds, and almond seeds. Take 1tbsp of this powder every night with lukewarm water.
· Take 1 glass water to add 1tbsp of isabgol an
ayurvedic herb, mix well and drink at bedtime.
· Prunes: it is a natural laxative because it
has a high amount of fiber. It contains sorbitol which softens the stool.
· Yogurt: healthy bacteria is necessary for the digestive system working properly. A cup of yogurt is filled with probiotics.
Take it twice a day at breakfast and at lunchtime.