Constipation has been treated with a high degree of success with herbs for centuries.
In fact, all the great treatments for constipation are herbal. Some are strong herbs; some are mild. And the mildest is actually the best... as you will see below.
There are several ways in which herbs can assist when there is constipation:
1. Some herbs provide bulk which help the stools pass more easily
2. Other herbs contain 'anthroquinone glycosides' which stimulate bowel muscle - stimulate bowel muscle,stimulate the peristalsis - earthworm-like movements of the bowel, help the muscles of the bowel to move the waste matter along. They are generally for short-term use only.
3. Happily there is one 'miracle' herb which can have a fantastic effect on constipation - it will usually banish it forever. This herb is called CASCARA SAGRADA. However there are certain conditions to its use which must be followed to get this result; firstly it must be used at a low dose; secondly it must be combined with certain other herbs; and thirdly the resulting formula must be taken with every meal and for every day until the cure is effected. See below for more detail on this great herb and the well-proven formula containing it.
1. Herbs For Bulk
These herbs provide a large amount of fibre or mucilage. This bulks up the waste matter in the colon helping to make the stools pass more easily. This happens because of a reflex action in the bowel.
Herbs in this category include PSYLLIUM HUSKS, LINSEEDS AND FENUGREEK. These herbs should be taken with an additional intake of water every day.
2. Herbs Containing Anthroquinone Glycosides
The best known herb containing anthroquinone glycosides is SENNA. This has a long history of use in the UK. It is not recommended for longer than ten days.
Buckthorn is another herb which was used by many older herbalists. It was replaced with the herb CASCARA SAGRADA, from the same family, which was more gentle but still reliable. Used at the usual dosage, these herbs are not recommended to be taken for longer than ten consecutive days or so.
Much stronger, and only to be used in extreme cases is a herb extracted from the outer skin of the Aloe Vera plant. This is the same plant whose gel is used to promote healing. The Aloe from the outer skin - often called CAPE ALOE - moves the bowels strongly. It is also very, very bitter and unpleasant if you happen to taste it. Aloe is generally used only occasionally.
3. For Constipation - Look No Further
One of the herbs mentioned above is by far the best herb to use to treat long-term, or short-term, constipation. However, to achieve this it is used at a relatively low dosage for long period of time.
The herb is Cascara Sagrada, or sacred bark.
If Cascara is used in small amounts - say 50 mg with each meal; and if it is combined with other appropriate herbs, it will often deal permanently with constipation in about six months. It is needed every day, however.
To be most effective, Cascara is combined with the herbs barberry, cayenne, Turkey rhubarb, and a number of other herbs. This type of formula has been wonderful for many people who have had long-term constipation.
A Programme Lasting 90 Days Gives Long-Term Constipation Relief
Even better - this Cascara-based formula can be used as part of a holistic 90-Day Programme for constipation. This will include extra fiber - such as by using Psyllium Husks - as well as supplementary 'bowel flora' which also helps the bowel to work more effectively.
A health program like this, with 3 main products, can be effectively combined with an increase in dietary fiber - for example by eating extra vegetables and salads - and a fantastic and effective cure for constipation will usually be the result.
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