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Constipation is a condition when you feel difficulty in passing the stool. Stool is hard and is passed after much effort. The person may suffer from abdominal cramps and pain.

Constipation can be easily dealt with the help of various herbs. Herbs for constipation are relatively safe; they are readily available and economical. You can choose the one that suits your system to treat constipation.

Effective Herbs For Constipation

Fennel

Fennel aids to digest the food easily. Boil four tea spoons fennel seeds in one glass of water till it is reduced to half. Strain the water and drink it to treat constipation. Chew ½ tea spoon fennel seeds with half a glass of warm water at bed time. You will be able to pass stool easily in the morning.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon helps to ease flatulence and indigestion. Mix together equal amounts of cinnamon powder, dry ginger powder, cumin powder and green cardamom powder. Take ½ tea spoon of this mixture with warm water after meals to treat constipation.

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Isabhgol

Isabhgol is available in form of seeds and husk. Its seeds have a cooling effect on the stomach and are mildly laxative. The husk has a smooth effect on the intestines and it helps to pass the stool easily without causing irritation. Soak two tea spoons of Isabhgol husk in one glass of water overnight. Next morning drink the water on an empty stomach to relieve constipation. Eat two tea spoons Isabhgol husk with half a glass of warm milk at bed time. This is an effective remedy for chronic constipation and for abdominal cramps.

Cassia

Cassia tree grows in abundance in India. Apart from being decorative, this herb has immense medicinal properties. The fruit of Cassia is used to treat constipation. It is a safe remedy for children and expectant mothers.

Remove the pulp from Cassia fruit and soak 50 grams of pulp in water overnight. Next morning strain the pulp and add 25 grams sugar to it. Eat this mixture to treat constipation.

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Liquorice

Liquorice or mulethi is obtained from the root of the tree. It is used as a mouth freshener and to treat various ailments. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation. Take 1 tea spoon liquorice powder and ½ tea spoon jaggery and eat it with warm water every morning for constipation.

Harad

Harad is a beneficial herb for treating digestive disorders. To treat constipation take one piece of Harad murraba with warm milk at bed time for 15 days. The stool will pass smoothly the next morning..

Peepal

Peepal tree grows wildly all over India. It holds a special place in Hindu religion due to its curative properties and its positive effect on the environment. The bark and leaves of Peepal tree are used to treat many ailments.

For constipation; powder the dried leaves of Peepal tree, add jaggery powder and aniseed powder to remove bitterness and bind the mixture to make small pills. Take one pill at bedtime with warm milk to ensure proper bowel movement next morning.