Many factors can cause constipation. Less fiber diet, drink, exercise, and dependence on laxatives, stroke, and colon problems, can all be causes.
The use of laxatives constantly to overcome constipation is not recommended. Besides making you become dependent to the drug, an effect that occurs in the body is also not good. Therefore, the intestine is not stimulated to work alone.
Well, if you are constipated, try to drink water in large amounts, 2-4 glasses. You can also eat papaya. Because, papaya contains papain that can soften the stool. If it does not work that way, you can still try some herb herbalist found below:
1. Leaves Wungu (Graptophyllum pictum (L). Griff)
Wungu leaves (or in some literature called purple leaf) contains a non-toxic alkaloids, glikosod, steroids, saponins, tannins and mucilage. Saponin this is having an effect as a mild laxative (mild laxative).
How to use: Leaves Wungu fresh seven pieces, boiled in two cups of water to become a glass. Strain and then drink.
2. Kejibeling (Strobilanthes crispus Bl)
Kejibeling contains various chemicals such as potassium, silicic acid, sodium, calcium, and several other compounds. In addition, kejibeling have laxative and diuretic effects, so it is good for people with constipation.
How to use it: Half a handful of fresh leaves nasty shard washed up clean. Then boiled in two cups of water until the remaining one cup. Strain and drink.
3. Ketepeng China (Cassia alata L.)
Chinese ketepeng contains tannin and is a laxative. In addition, the plant also has a spicy, warm, insecticidal, anthelmintic, cure skin disorders caused by skin parasites. Pharmacological effects mainly derived from the leaves.
How to use: The leaves are young and fresh Chinese ketepeng seven pieces are boiled in two cups of water until the remaining one cup. Remove, strain, and drink.
4. Aloe vera (Aloe vera)
Useful addition to hair and treat wounds, aloe vera also acts as a laxative. Gum leaf aloe cleanser is strong enough intermediaries. However, the content is quite strong laxative aloe vera, anthraquinone, sometimes it may cause diarrhea and intestinal cramps. That is why, should be used with caution. It is better to consult with a qualified herbalist or naturopati.Selain it, aloe-rich chemical content such as aloin, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, aloe-emodin, and aloesin.
How to use it: Half the stem of aloe vera washed thoroughly. Then discard the skin. Contents are then chopped, pour half a cup of hot water. Add a tablespoon of honey. While warm eaten twice a day. Note: The ingredients are not intended for pregnant women, menstruation, and diarrhea.
5. Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.)
Noni fruit called miracle fruit. Therefore, the many benefits that can be obtained from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia or this pace. Noni fruit contains triterpenoid alkaloids. In addition. noni morindon which also contains a red dye and efficacious as a laxative.
How to use it: Two ripe noni fruit washed and shredded. Add a pinch of salt. Stir until blended. Then wring the cloth. Drink twice a day.
6. Turmeric (Curcuma Xanthorriza)
Plants belonging to the family Zingiberaceae has a characteristic slightly bitter, antisembelit, anti-inflammatory, tonic, diuretic, and bacteriostatic. The effect is obtained from the use of rhizomes, either fresh or dried.
How to use: Rhizome of ginger finely ground with mustard seeds. Give a little water. Squeeze, then the water is drunk. Alternatively, sliced ??ginger rhizome coupled with tamarind and palm sugar. After that, pour the boiling water, strain. The water is then drunk.
