HOW TO TREAT CONSTIPATION AT HOME / HOME REMEDIES TO TREAT

Constipation

Constipation   Abdominal pain and difficult bowel movements are among the top symptoms of constipation. Herbs provide effective relief while being far easier on your system than harsh chemical laxatives. Help things move faster by upping your fiber intake, drinking plenty of water, and increasing physical activity.

 Aloe Vera Juice 

Makes about 3 cups

 Aloe vera juice improves digestion and sweeps the digestive tract clean. This makes it perfect for treating chronic constipation. Freshly made aloe juice should be consumed within 3 days.

 1 fresh 3-to 4-inch aloe leaf from the inner portion of the plant 

3 cups fresh juice, water, or coconut water 

Hold the aloe leaf upside down over the sink so that the resin drips away from where you cut it. When the resin stops dripping, cut the leaf in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the gel from the inside.

 Put the gel in a blender and cover it with the liquid. Blend well, chill, and then enjoy. Drink 1 cup per day and store the leftovers in the refrigerator in a tightly covered bottle or jar.

 Precautions Do not take aloe internally if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Dandelion-Chickweed Syrup

 Makes about 2 cups 

 Both dandelion and chickweed are gentle laxatives that alleviate constipation without harsh chemicals. You may be able to find both of these herbs in your own backyard; just be sure that neither has been contaminated with herbicide or chemical fertilizer. This syrup stays fresh for up to 6 months when refrigerated. 

-1 ounce dandelion root, chopped 

-1 ounce fresh or dried chickweed 

-2 cups water

 -1 cup honey 

1-In a saucepan, combine the dandelion root, chickweed, and water. Bring the liquid to a simmer over low heat, cover partially with a lid, and reduce the liquid by half. 

2-Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a glass measuring cup, then pour the mixture through a dampened piece of cheesecloth back into the saucepan, wringing the cheesecloth until no more liquid comes out.

 3-Add the honey and warm the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly and stopping when the temperature reaches 105°F to 110°F. 

4-Pour the syrup into a sterilized jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator.

 5-Take 1 tablespoon orally three or four times per day until your symptoms subside. Children under age 12 should take 1 teaspoon two or three times per