Natural Constipation Remedies

Finding the Best Natural Constipation Remedies

For the last several years, there has been a growing preference for natural constipation remedies instead of conventional medications, as people are becoming more aware of the various health problems associated with long term use of many laxatives. It is for this reason that so many people are on the quest to find the best constipation herbal remedy around.

Healthy Bowel Movements

Constipation is not such a rare problem, nor is it considered to be life-threatening, but it can definitely be annoying and when left unaddressed for a long time, it can pave the way for other problems.

Thus, to help you finally get relief from chronic constipation, here are some of the most popular herbal treatments you can use.

Aloe Vera

Millions of people attest that aloe vera is the best constipation herbal remedy known to man. Though some may argue, there is no disputing the fact that aloe vera has indeed produced positive results among constipated individuals for hundreds of years now. To use aloe vera as a constipation remedy, all you have to do is boil some leaves and drink the tea, or take an aloe vera capsule, which can be bought from any herbal store.

Flaxseed and Psyllium

In Germany, flaxseed is widely used as a natural constipation remedy. In fact, its use is mandated by Commission E, their government agency on food and drugs. The usual recommended dosage of flaxseed is 1 to 3 tablespoons once a day, but if you are going to use it for the treatment of chronic constipation, you can increase the frequency of the dosage to up to three times a day.

Also a popular constipation treatment is psyllium. It works by absorbing a high amount of stomach fluid, causing the individual seeds to expand, eventually pushing your intestines to make a bowel movement. When using both flaxseed and psyllium, it is recommended that you drink plenty of water to facilitate the movement of the seeds through the digestive tract.

Herbal remedies are excellent (in my opinion) and much better than artificial medications. If you are taking any herbal remedy for the first time, do so in small dosages just to test for reactions. Not many individuals have a reaction to herbs, but if you are someone that does and you notice any symptoms to a specific herb, you can always try a different natural treatment.

If you are having a hard time finding any natural constipation herbal remedies that works well for you, don’t despair. There are many remedies available! You may just have to be patient and eventually you’ll find the perfect one for you.