Causes and Herbal Remedies for Constipation

April 15th, 2007 | admin

Constipation is the condition when a person has difficult bowel movement. In cases you feel like bowel movement is not over. The main reason for this state can be attributed to lesser daily intake of water and fruits.

Other reasons for constipation can be suppressing the urge of bowel movement. Constipation can also be the side effect of certain drugs you take. Excess use of laxatives can also cause constipation.

The main symptoms are harder stools, infrequent or decreased passage and the feeling that you need bowel movement immediately after you have had one.

Herbal Remedies for Constipation
Triphala is the most effective cure for constipation. Triphala is a mild laxative. It strengthens digestive tract. It acts as a laxative without causing any irritation or pains. Triphala is a combination of three fruits. The three fruits are amalaki or amla (Indian gooseberry, Emblica officinalis), vibhitaki (Belleric Myrobalan, terminalia belerica) and haritaki (chebulic myrobalan, Terminanlia chebula). {read more about triphala- link}

Triphala offers most natural constipation relief. Triphala acts as a mild laxative and colon tonic. It strengthens colon walls and removes unwanted materials accumulated in the walls of digestive tract.

Preventing Constipation
If you experience chronic constipation problems, it can primarily be of your wrong diet habits. Include more fibrous and fruit items in your diet. Drink minimum of 8-15 glass of water daily. Soft drinks, cola, coffee and tea donÂ’t count to daily water intake.

When necessary use mild laxatives like triphala. DonÂ’t depend on harsh laxatives. It can make the condition worse. Triphala is safe.

Other thing is to maintain daily physical activity. Moderate levels of physical activities and aerobics strengthen colon and facilitates free bowel movement.

Prevention for constipation can be concluded in three points

1. Drink lot of water daily
2. Eat fruits
3. Follow daily exercise regime

This will help you manage constipation.