Home Remedies For Constipation

• Six drops of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and six drops of thyme (Thymus spp.) diluted by 1 oz of almond oil, olive oil, or another carrier oil can relieve constipation when used to massage the abdomen.
• Ripe bael fruit is regarded as best of all laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. It should not be taken at a stretch.
• Increase the quantity of raw food in the diet- green vegetable, salad, and fresh fruits. This should be rich rich in fibre like soybean and Bengal gram; fruits like apple, figs, guava, grapes, lemon, dates ,orange; grains maximum in fibre like barley, oatmeal, maize, wheat flour, jowar, bajra, whole wheat, rice flakes, refined wheat flour (without husk) and puffed rice. Coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dry pepper and turmeric also contain fibre.
• Excessive tea and coffee, smoking and chewing tobacco also lead to constipation. Caffeine is a stimulating agent, causing sleeplessness, hence indigestion. Bed tea is the most harmful for people suffering from constipation because at that time the stomach and intestine are empty. Tea and coffee act as corrosive agents of the intestine.
• Highly spicy food hampers the digestive system.
• Drink more water. Drink water kept for the whole night in a clay or copper vessel in the morning. You should have water at least one hour after meals for proper digestion of food.
• If constipation is due to intake of food take lemon water and fluids. Do not take any thing till you feel hungry.
• Cabbage juice half cup taken twice daily cures constipation due to its fibre content. Cooking destroys some active ingredients responsible for curing stomach ailments, so fresh juice is advised.
• 1-2 teaspoon juice of fresh grapes given to small children clears their stomach and relieves constipation. Grapes contain fibre and salts, which are responsible for passing motions.
• Dip 10-12 dry grapes without seeds (large raisin) in milk and boil the milk. Now chew the grapes and drink the milk. This is more beneficial when taken at night.
• Mango is the natural reliever of constipation. Drinking milk over mango forms a lining in the mucous membrane of the intestine and stomach and clears the stomach.
• The juice of two oranges taken in the morning on an empty stomach for eight to ten days daily relieves constipation. Do not add salt or ice in the juice. Do not take anything one to two hours after its intake.