Although constipation is not an ailment, it is among the common health conditions faced by people of all ages. Constipation, according to Ayurveda is a state of Vata’s dry & cold attributes, thereby hampering colon function. Ayurvedic treatment helps provide relief and cleanse naturally the digestive tract.
Stomach gas build up in the intestines, causing stomach ache, headaches, flatulence, foul breath, bloated feeling, distention and appetite loss. Constipation may lead to heartburn, acne, mouth ulcers, disturbed sleep, and in few cases anal fissures. Even modern day lifestyle and wrong food is cited to be a cause.
Ayurvedic treatment recommends using specific herbal potions to ease natural bowel movement. The experts employed at Mattindia Ayurvedic Hospital suggest few herbal remedies, combined with lifestyle and dietary changes to eliminate constipation issues. Also is encouraged consumption of natural fibre-rich foods, to have meals on time, exercise daily and remain hydrated all the time.
Proven Ayurvedic remedies
Gut friendly diet to satisfy Vata dosha helps prevent constipation. The diet is to comprise warm water and well cooked food. Avoid cold foods and beverages.
Triphala: Tri means ‘3’ & phala means ‘fruit’. It blends 3 herbal fruits like Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki, with each having stimulating effect on doshas.
Anjeer or figs and chuara or dry date: Figs contain high fibre contents and healthy nutrients.
Milk & Ghee: Ghee comes with several nourishing properties and effective Ayurvedic remedy to treat constipation. Warm milk is filled with mild laxative report.
Bael or wood apple: It is rich in fiber, mild laxative and has amazing constipation combating properties.
Infusion of teas: Herbal infusion can help keep gut healthy. Few popular drinks include mini tea, dandelion (singparni) tea and ginger tea.
Liquorice root: Referred to as mulethi, is considered to be a sweet root herb and cure to several ailments including chronic constipation.
Saunf or Fennel: Its oils help boost healing properties.
