Triphala, as it is called, is the most popular Ayurvedic herbal formula of India, since it is an effective colon cleanser which also supports the body's strength. Because of its high nutritional value. Read more about
Triphala Internal Cleanser
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A modern lifestyle disease known as ”vibhandh” in ayurvedic language occur when vata and pitta both becomes abnormal and reaches “malashaya” (can be considered large intestines) and because of their properties i.e. ruksh (dry) and tejas (hot) absorbs all the water content from “mala” (digested food material or the faecal matter) thus rendering the mala hard leading to constipation.
CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION
Taking less quantity of food
Fasting regularly
Irregular and improper dietary habits
Less intake of water
Less in take of roughage in food
Eating heavy foods like meat of oily stuff
Lack of physical activity
Psychological factors like emotional disturbance, stressful life etc
Insufficient peristaltic movements may lead to constipation
Colitis
Presence of tumors or hemorrhoids
SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION
Difficulty in eliminating faecal matter from body
Pain in abdomen
Foul smell from the faecal matter
Coated tongue
Foul breath
Decreased appetite
Headache
Pain in flanks and lower back
Nausea
Acidity
Flatulence
Feeling of fullness in spite of eliminating stools
Dullness on skin
Vertigo
Mental dumbness and lack of alertness
ADVISE FOR CONSTIPATION TREATMENT
Sedentary life style should be avoided
Over eating should be avoided
Lots of fluids should be taken regularly
Urge of passing stool should never be avoided
Light and easily digestible food should be taken
Quantity of roughage and fibers should be increases in diet
Junk, oily and fast food should totally be avoided
Physical activities like waking and regular exercise should be included in daily routine
Home remedies For Constipation Treatment
Haritki should be taken regularly with warm water for effective constipation treatment.
Cinnamon powder mixed with saunth powder and cardamom powder should be taken with warm water twice daily
Black salt mixed with ghee should be taken daily to avoid constipation.
Plum (allu bukhara) mixed with honey gives marvelous results in constipation treatment.
Amla powder to be taken 5 gram at night helps in constipation cure.
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