How to manage constipation?

Namaskaram,

How to manage constipation?

Ayurvedic science believes that ama or undigested food particles is the root cause for the onset of every disease or evacuating this undigested food is the first line of treatment. Constipation is defined as irregular bowel movement, it could be either hard stool or incomplete evacuation constipation can be a symptom of any other disease or a problem alone. This completely depends on the food habits and lifestyle.?

Ayurvedic science explains about the body constituency and what we call as prakriti which defines a person's physical and psychological character. This is assessed through Nadi pariksha or pulse diagnosis. According to our science, it is said that a kapha prakriti person has very poor digestive power, consumes foods that are heavy, slows down the metabolism and causes constipation. Similarly, if a person with a Vata prakruti fasts, it's dry and rough food stays awake or doesn't get enough good quality sleep at night, he or she will have fur metabolism again leading to constipation. Hence, ayurvedic treatment is given according to the prakriti or constipation.?

Here are some easy remedies to prevent constipation.

• ?First, mix one teaspoon full of castor oil in either warm milk or water and drink it at bedtime. This should be done only once in 15 days.
• Second, mix 5 grams of HariTaki churna with castor oil and consume it at bedtime. You can do this daily for a month. This avoids retention of water in the abdomen.
• Third, grind an equal quantity of Ginger and ajwain or carom seeds together to get a powder. Have one to two grams with buttermilk twice daily before food. This helps to improve digestion and get relief from constipation. This can be followed for a week or 15 days constantly if there is any loss of appetite. Otherwise, you can drink as and when there is bloating and indigestion.
• Fourth, soak one to three figs in water overnight and eat it on an empty stomach the next morning. This remedy is best suited for children and non-diabetic elders. The fibre in it helps to get relieved from constipation and should be consumed on Alternate days for a month.
• Lastly, Tamarind mixed with coconut oil shall be placed in the anal region as a suppository to get relief from constipation. Please note that castor oil can be consumed for a maximum of 45 days at a stretch.

These remedies are great on their own but the effect boosts 10 folds if they are accompanied by Lifestyle Changes!

Pranam