Constipation Supplements

If you have ever been constipated, you know how horribly uncomfortable it is! You may also wonder if there are an supplements for constipation. Many herbs have been shown to have a laxative effect and are beneficial when used as a constipation supplement!

Also known as linseed, Linseed, or Flaxseed has been proven to help relive constipation. Taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day will relieve chronic constipation. Make sure to drink LOTS of water when taking this supplement; otherwise your constipation may worsen!

Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract.

Aloe Vera is one of the oldest known therapeutic herbs. Its purging action was highly valued in ancient herbal therapy. Aloe was used internally as a cleanser and a tonic; it was applied externally as a burn and wound remedy.

Cascara Sagrada is an effective stimulant laxative. This product generally produces bowel movements in six to eight hours.

Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain fluid-absorbing mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And dont use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress.