Bowel habits will vary widely from person to person. However, as a general guideline, inability to pass hard stools almost daily is considered constipation. In addition, if you frequently have to strain to defecate, you also may benefit from therapies aimed at relieving constipation.

Occasional constipation is usually caused by diet, lack of exercise, stress or drinking insufficient liquids.

Chronic constipation can be caused by a variety of factors, including digestive disorders like IBS, lack of fiber and fluid in the diet, depression, lack of exercise and some medical conditions like diabetes, colon cancer and hypothyroidism.

Herbal Remedies For Constipation

Herbal Formula for Natural Constipation Relief

ALOE GEL Juice acts as a stimulant laxative.

BUCKTHORN Acts as a stimulant laxative.

CASCARA SAGRADA Acts as a stimulant laxative.

DANDELION Tincture increases flow of bile to large intestine.

GINGER An infusion or tea of chopped root helps stop muscle spasms.

HIBISCUS Softens stool by increasing water in intestines.

KELP Relieves lining of anus & rectum, acts as bulking agent.

MILK THISTLE Tincture or capsules are used to increase flow of bile to large intestine.

PSYLLIUM SEED A strong bulking agent which is also used for relieving hemorrhoids.

SENNA Acts as a stimulant laxative.

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