Constipation remedies

Constipation remedy— The best known effect of fiber in food is the prevention, or correction, of constipation by the stimulating effect of bulk (undigested material) on the colon. Many of the carbohydrates classified under fiber absorb and hold water in the bowel, thereby adding to the volume of the stool and helping to prevent the contraction of the bowel in small segments. The latter function is important because it is believed that such contraction leads to the development of diverticuli, or small pouches, in the wall of the large intestine. 

Cathartic. Elder has a history of being used as a remedy for acute constipation. Parts used leaves, inner bark. 

Astringents such as tannic acid (home remedy black tea) or metal salts precipitate surface proteins and are thought to help seal the mucosal epithelium. Protein denaturation must not include cellular proteins, for this would mean cell death. Although astringents induce constipation (cf AP salts, p. 166), a therapeutic effect in diarrhea is doubtful. 

N.A. Jutrophine, emetic, purgative oil, diterpene jatrophone, isovitexin, resins, isophytosterol, tannin, cyanidin, apigenin, histamine.145-146 This herb is toxic. A folk remedy for cancer. Treat asthma, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea. It is a disinfectant, laxative. Externally applied to piles and bums. 

N.A. Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq. Cardienolides, cardiac glycosides, asparagine, sterols, tannins.99 A gallbaldder remedy with laxative and diuretic properties. Treat biliousness, liver problems, eczema, constipation. 

Barium sulfate is used to visualize the GI tract.105 Barium sulfate should be avoided in a patient with GI obstruction. It is insoluble and nontoxic but is a soluble compound, which is toxic and may lead to death. Constipation may be detected on oral and rectal administration, and is remedied if a large amount of water is given to the patient. A barium sulfate enema causes electrocardiogram abnormalities. Pneumonitis or granuloma formation are reported during accidental aspiration into lungs. Hypersensitivity reactions also have been reported.106... 

For at least 2,000 years, Acorus calamus has been used in India and China as a medicine. In Ayurvedic practice, the plant is called racha and recommended as a remedy for bronchitis, asthma and fevers. In China, where it s known as shih-ch ang pu, it is used to relieve constipation and swelling. According to Exodus 30 22-25, this was one of the constituents of a "holy annointing oil that the Lord commanded Moses to make and rub on his body when he approached the Tabernacle. 

Source Prescriptions for diarrhea and dysentery diarrhea and upset stomach, upset stomach, constipation, and gas biliousness and as a laxative and a fever remedy of quinine in solution from USD, Eleventh edition (Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott, 1858), pp. 1514, 1515, 1515, 1513, and 1515, respectively. 

S. A wineglassful to be taken morning, noon, and evening, or less frequently if it operates too much. (An excellent remedy for dyspepsia with constipation and flatulence.)... 

Commercial products can be recommended by homoeopaths or self-selected by patients for well-recognised conditions even though this might not be approved of by classical homoeopaths. Popular remedies would include Arnica for bruises. Thuja for verrucas and warts. Calcium Carbonate for rheumatism. Sulphur for indigestion. Belladonna for headache, Pulsatilla for cystitis and Bryonia for constipation. 

Mettauer a Aperient Solution. Take of socotriue aloes, 24 ounces super-carbonate of soda, 6 drachms water, 4 pints compound spirits of lavender, 2 ounces. After digesting 14 days, the clear liquor may be either decanted or allowed to remain. Age is said to improve both the pow-ers and taste of the solution. The common dose is I drachm which may bo increased, if necessary, to an ounce. It is recommended as a raluablo remedy in most forms of constipation, taken soon after meals. 

One case of kidney failure was reported in a 47-year-old man with a history of hypertension and abdominal pain who had taken three doses of a traditional remedy believed to be Aloeferox for constipation (Luyckx et al. 2002). 

Traditional use The plant has a long history of use in folk medicine. Preparations were used as a cancer remedy. A deco-cotion of the upper plant parts (capitula and leaves) is used to treat constipation, jaundice, Uver diseases, hypochondria, respiratory tract catarrh, intermittent fever, gastrointestinal atonia, gout, ulcers, kidney diseases, urination disorders, and indigestion and is also used as an emetic (Ogolevitz 1951 Khalmatov et al. 1984 Khodzhimatov 1989). 

Black pepper is historically used also in traditional medicines and home remedies in India [3]. Black pepper figures in remedies in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine in India for such illnesses as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain, liver problems, lung disease, oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and toothaches. Black pepper was relied upon to treat specific conditions such as diarrhea and fevers, but it appears that the extensive, generalized use was to enhance the effects of many herbal remedies [3]. 

A very strong laxative (also called a cathartic or a purgative) obtained from castor beans (Ricinus communis). It is one of the oldest household remedies for constipation. 

Traditional Medicine. American Indian uses include colds, fever, colic, sedative, sleep aid, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, rheumatism and pains in babies, and tea also used as a diaphoretic majority of uses in infants (moerman). Used in Europe in the treatment of colds, fever, headaches, insanity, restlessness, nervousness, flatulence bruised leaves in ointment for hemorrhoids also diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and mild stimulant children s remedy (grieve). 

Traditional Medicine. In Europe, the herb has reportedly been used to promote renal function digestive elimination an adjuvant in weight loss products (bradly). American Indian groups used plant tea for kidney and bladder ailments and constipation. In India, horsetail is used as a diuretic, hemostatic root as an analgesic for teething babies. A folk remedy for bloody urine, gout, gonorrhea, stomach disorders poulticed for wounds (foster and duke). 

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