32 Effective Home Remedies To Relieve Constipation Immediately And Naturally

Salt draws water to the hard stools, soften it and flushes it out. Magnesium present in salt helps the bowel muscles to contract which makes it easy to pass the stool. Here is how you can use it.

• To a cup of water or any fruit juice, dissolve 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt.
• Drink it quickly.
• If you didn’t observe any sign of bowel movement within 4 hours, take one dose.

4. Prune Juice For Constipation

The presence of sorbitol and high amounts of fiber makes it a natural laxative to treat constipation. Sorbitol is not easily indigested which helps it to draw a lot of water as it passes through the intestines. It usually works within few hours.

Method 1:

• Drink 1 glass of prune juice in the morning and another before going to bed.
• Alternatively, you can eat lots of prunes instead of juice.

Method 2:

• To a saucepan, add 1 cup prunes, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Bring the mixture to boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the flame, let it cool down and drink.

5. Triphala Powder For Constipation

Triphala powder is a combination of amla, haritaki and vibhitaki. It acts as a laxative by stimulating the release of bile and other secretions which are essential to power bowel movements.

• Mix 1 teaspoons of triphala powder in a glass of warm water.
• Drink it either before going to bed or on an empty stomach in the morning.
• For added taste, you can mix it with honey.
• You can drink it daily.

6. Lemon and Salt Water For Constipation

Lemon flushes out the toxins from stomach and small intestine. The high amounts of magnesium encourage the contractions of bowel muscles.

• Squeeze juice of half lemon to a glass of warm water.
• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in it.
• Drink 3 times a day.

7. Castor Oil For Constipation

Castor oil is the most effective natural laxative which softens the stools and stimulated bowel movements within few hours.

• Consume 1 dessert spoon of castor oil on an empty stomach.
• For better taste, you can it with apple juice or orange juice.

Warning: Don’t use castor oil for infants and toddlers. For kids and young children, reduce the amount to a teaspoon. Though it is safe to consume for a quick solution but don’t use it for extended periods.

8. Raisins For Constipation

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