Laxative folk remedies: recipes for adults and children

In what cases should you use a laxative and what can you use to make a good laxative at home?

A laxative is a drug or prescription that will help cope with constipation of any complexity and nature. As a rule, this is a food with a “laxative” property or a drink. In some cases, oil, which is also drunk and facilitates the passage of feces through the intestines. “Home” recipes are gentle, sometimes they are quick and effective, sometimes not.

IMPORTANT: In any case, the effectiveness of a homemade laxative depends on how clogged the intestines were and how long it has been since you went to the toilet.

In what cases is it permissible to take “homemade” laxatives:

• Constipation in children. In order not to “stuff” the child’s body with synthetic drugs, you can try to improve the baby’s bowel movements using mild laxative recipes. The child will defecate easily and will not experience discomfort.
• Constipation in older people. The “aged” gut experiences many changes with age, including the loss of its natural functions. Intestinal peristalsis worsens, the microflora “weakens”. A proper diet and the inclusion of laxative recipes in it will help you not experience difficulties and have bowel movements regularly.
• Constipation in pregnant women. Pregnant women may find it difficult to go to the toilet as the fetus develops and puts pressure on the intestines. Many drugs are simply not allowed for pregnant women, and the only sure way to improve stool is to improve nutrition and take safe homemade laxative recipes.
• Acute constipation. They happen when a person eats something that disrupts or “slows down” his digestion process (so-called “fastening” foods: bread, pastry, rice, potatoes, black tea, chocolate and others). The right “homemade” laxative recipes will eliminate temporary constipation.
• Chronic constipation. Some people, due to the fact that their intestines initially suffer from impaired function, regularly suffer from constipation. In order not to take laxatives every day (this can only worsen the situation), you need to use “homemade” recipes and the stool will be constant.
• Prevention of constipation. If you are afraid that constipation may harm you or you have been eating unhealthy foods for a long time, you should regularly prevent constipation using home remedies.
• If you do not want to take pharmaceutical laxatives. In order not to harm yourself and not to provoke “addiction” to synthetic laxatives, you can improve your bowel movements with “homemade” recipes.
• To cleanse the body. Cleansing the intestines will help you speed up metabolic processes in the body, improve the absorption of nutrients from food, restore “good” microflora and even help you lose weight.
• To restore intestinal microflora. It is the intestinal microflora that is responsible for a good digestive process, regular bowel movements and strong human immunity.

Symptoms and signs

Before talking about constipation as such, parents should know about the existing medical standards for bowel movements in children of different ages . Newborn babies go to the toilet quite often, sometimes after every feeding; up to 12 bowel movements per day are considered normal. This applies to babies who are breastfed; bottle-fed babies go to the toilet less often; they may be constipated if the baby has not had a bowel movement for a day.

Children under 1 year old walk 1-3 times a day, and babies from one to 2 years old - 1-2 times every 1-2 days. After two years, children have fully formed stools, their feces are formed, and they can go to the toilet once every 1-2 days. Defecation that occurs less than the specified norms may well indicate constipation.

The main symptoms of constipation are:

• Lack of stool.
• There may be pain and discomfort in the abdomen.
• Decreased appetite.
• Headache, signs of general intoxication of the body.
• Bloating and increased gas formation.

There can be a great many reasons for childhood constipation, because the baby’s digestive system is still imperfect. Most often, a child cannot go to the toilet normally due to an imbalance in his own diet or the mother’s menu if he is fed breast milk. Constipation often occurs in children who drink little fluid, who are suddenly introduced to complementary foods or a new product, as well as in children who are experiencing severe stress or are in a state of psychological discomfort.

How to make a laxative at home for constipation from dried fruits and hay: recipe

Any dried fruit has the same properties as fresh fruit. They contain about 20-22% moisture, as well as all the useful trace elements and nutrients of fresh fruits. They differ in that they still contain more sugar and calories. The benefits of dried fruits in the treatment of constipation are also due to their rich fiber content, which facilitates the passage of stool in the intestines.

Dried fruits for constipation:

• Raisin. Seedless varieties are high in sugar and fiber. It can be eaten dry, steamed, added to compote and other dishes. In addition, it contains a lot of B vitamins, which improves metabolism in the body and normalizes the digestive process.
• Prunes. It is obtained from plums, which are famous for their laxative effects. Prunes contain a lot of fiber, and it not only stimulates peristalsis, but also “envelops” the feces for their easy movement. Prunes can be added to fermented milk products, made into compote, steamed and eaten dry.
• Dried apricots. It is obtained from apricot, a fruit also known for its strong laxative properties. It is interesting that there are much more vitamins and minerals in dried apricots than in fresh fruits. It contains a lot of fiber and therefore, if you eat it regularly, you can completely eliminate the problem of constipation. Add dried apricots to tea, cottage cheese, yogurt, and make compote from it.
• Figs This dried fruit, compared to others, has a large supply of pectin. It is eaten dried or steamed. Its laxative effect is comparable to prunes. Be careful, if you eat dried figs in excessive quantities, you may get “diarrhea.”
• Senna. The leaves of this plant have a huge concentration of organic acids, which are incredibly useful for relieving constipation. At the moment, senna is the world's most powerful herbal laxative.

Benefits of Natural Laxatives

If constipation is not a consequence of another disease and is not protracted, it is better to use folk laxatives instead of chemical laxatives. Many of them are as effective as medications, but do not harm the intestines and do not cause the death of beneficial bacteria involved in digestion. Natural laxatives, as a rule, have a complex effect on the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, providing a gentle, gradual solution to the problem at home. The main advantages of natural remedies :

• smooth achievement of a positive result without harm to the intestinal microflora;
• complex effect (folk laxatives ensure normalization of metabolism throughout the body);
• accessibility (compared to expensive synthetic drugs, natural laxatives are always cheaper);
• safety (folk recipes almost never cause side effects, they are approved for use even by pregnant women or children, but only after consulting a doctor).

How to make a herbal laxative: recipe

Brewing teas and infusions of certain types of herbs can help relieve constipation as they have a mild laxative effect. It is only important to be absolutely sure that the tea will not have an allergic effect on you, and will not poison you. Treatment of constipation with herbs is recommended for people who are not sensitive to plant components, as well as pregnant and lactating women.

What can weaken:

• Buckthorn (bark) – brewing an infusion of buckthorn bark and leaves (easy to find in the pharmacy) will help you get rid of many problems: intestinal dysfunction, chronic constipation and weak peristalsis. To make the effect stronger, buckthorn can be brewed together with dried fruits.
• Zhoster fruits are the fruits of buckthorn, which have the same properties as the bark and leaves of the plant. To avoid poisoning, it is important to pick the fruits when they are ripe and then dry them.
• Dill – it’s not the herb that you will need, but the dill seeds. They should be crushed very carefully, turning them into flour. After which the seeds are brewed with boiling water into tea. The product effectively eliminates gas formation in the intestines, flatulence and colic, and normalizes intestinal function.
• Aloe – fresh aloe juice or gel should be drunk 1 or 2 times a day for the product to have a laxative effect.
• Agave - it should also be squeezed to get juice. Drink pure agave juice or mix it with natural honey 1 or 2 times a day.
• Kelp – has a large amount of fiber, which stimulates the rapid process of digestion and trouble-free bowel movements. It can be eaten as a pickled salad, brewed as a decoction of dry kelp, or added to preparations.
• Horse sorrel – a bunch of sorrel should be washed and chopped, brewed with boiling water and allowed to brew for a while, then consumed.
• Field steelhead - a concentrated decoction of the plant has not only a laxative, but also an anti-inflammatory effect on the intestines.

Folk remedies

Vegetable and fruit juices

Carrot, cabbage and peach juice are especially effective. They should be without preservatives; the ideal option is to squeeze them yourself. You can take juices several times a day.

Vaseline oil

This remedy can be used for chronic constipation with severe symptoms. Before going to bed, you can give your child 1-2 teaspoons; in the morning he should go to the toilet. This method is not suitable for children under one year old.

Flax seeds

From them you can prepare a not very beautiful, but very effective laxative. To do this, pour a teaspoon of seeds into half a glass of boiling water and leave for a quarter of an hour. The result is a substance that is very reminiscent of mucus, which is what you should give your child half a teaspoon before each meal.

Dill water

This remedy helps not only with infant colic, but also with constipation and increased gas formation. You can buy a ready-made mixture at the pharmacy for dilution with water, or you can prepare the product yourself. You will need dill seeds in the amount of two teaspoons and one glass of boiling water. If there are no seeds, you can use dill, but its effectiveness is somewhat lower. The herb needs to be thrown into boiling water and cooked for 5 minutes. Then strain, cool and give to the child to drink before meals.

Chamomile

From pharmaceutical chamomile you can prepare a remedy that will alleviate the child’s condition with infrequent and relatively mild constipation. You will need a tablespoon of dry collection and two glasses of hot water. The broth should be kept in a water bath for five minutes, and then cooled and strained. Take a quarter glass three times a day before meals. The given dose is optimal for a child who is already 3 years old. Those younger are given a tablespoon four times a day.

Oat grains (150 g) should be poured with boiling water (250 ml) and left in a thermos overnight. The resulting oat milk is given in the morning, after waking up on an empty stomach. Typically, the laxative effect of consumption occurs within 4-5 hours after administration. This remedy should not be given to children under 2 years of age.

How to make laxative from prunes: recipe

An effective laxative in the fight against constipation can be prune puree, which can be consumed by adults, the elderly, pregnant and nursing mothers, and children from 5-6 months of age.

How to do:

• Prunes should be scalded with boiling water to wash off dirt and dust from them (you can leave them in boiling water for a few minutes and drain the “first” water).
• After this, the prunes are steamed a second time and kept for about 30 minutes so that the fruits become softer.
• After this, place the fruits in a blender bowl and add 1 tsp. vegetable oil, as well as a little sugar (for example, if children are disdainful of taste and love sweets).
• The finished puree should be consumed together with or after each meal.

IMPORTANT: If the child refuses to eat puree, you can cook prune compote with sugar. So, finely chopped prunes can be added to yogurt and curd masses.

Folk remedies for the treatment of constipation in newborns

There are different folk ways to get rid of constipation.

1. Sterilized vegetable oil. Some mothers use it before problems arise, for prevention. However, vegetable oil will help cope with constipation that has already appeared in the baby. If the mother is breastfeeding, you can lubricate the nipples with sterilized vegetable oil before feeding. If the baby is bottle-fed, a few drops of oil should be placed on his tongue before eating. Usually it is enough to do this several times in a row. For prevention, oil is added once a day before the first morning feeding. To prepare sterilized oil, you need to take any vegetable oil and sterilize it in a water bath for about half an hour.
2. An old proven folk remedy is dill water. Dill water is prepared in some pharmacies. But you can cook it at home. To do this you will need a teaspoon of dill seeds and a glass of water. Add dill seeds to boiling water and boil them under a closed lid for 2-3 minutes. After this, the broth must be removed from the heat and allowed to cool, then strain. Dill water can also be prepared from dill (2-3 sprigs of the plant per half a glass of water). For babies from 3 months, dill water is made more saturated - 2 teaspoons of seeds per glass of water. Newborns are given 1-2 teaspoons of dill water before and after feeding, and children from 3 months - 1-3 spoons. A six-month-old baby can be given a quarter glass of the product.
3. Frequently recurring constipation is treated with infusions of chamomile. The infusion is prepared in the following proportion: 1 teaspoon of dried flowers to 2 cups of boiling water. Chamomile is poured with boiling water and left for about 30 minutes. It is very important to strain the infusion thoroughly so that even the smallest particles are removed. Otherwise, the baby may choke. Give the infusion to the baby 5-6 times a day, a teaspoon.
4. An excellent folk remedy for constipation is natural honey. Honey is a mild natural laxative. But due to its high allergenicity, it should be given to children with caution. If you are sure that your baby is not at risk of an allergy to honey, you can give him this beekeeping product drop by drop. Some mothers dip the pacifier in honey and give it to the baby. Honey also has calming properties.

How to make a laxative from soda: recipe

Soda helps cope with many problems in the intestines that can cause constipation:

• Increased gas formation
• Violation of water-alkaline balance
• Excessively “hard” stool

A solution of soda will help eliminate excessive stomach acidity. In addition, if you use a soda-salt solution rather than soda, this will contribute to the accumulation of fluid in the intestines and an increase in the amount of feces, which means looser and easier bowel movements.

Another effective way is to drink milk with soda. For a glass of milk you will need no more than 0.5 tsp. soda The effect of such a “cocktail” will come over time. It is best to drink it before bed so that you have a bowel movement in the morning. You can use low-fat kefir instead of milk.

Baking soda for constipation

Contraindications

These drugs are usually prescribed by a doctor before an examination or surgery on the rectum, so you need to tell him about all your diseases and characteristics of the body in order to prevent complications.

How to make a laxative drink from kefir and mineral water: recipe

Mineral water with sulfates (read the label, it should indicate a “rich” mineral composition) can help restore the body’s water-salt balance and normalize not only metabolism, but also intestinal function.

Kefir (preferably fresh) has laxative properties and beneficial bacteria for the intestinal microflora. They are necessary not only for human health, but also for regular bowel movements.

Mix these two ingredients (inject gas from the mineral water and heat it a little until warm). Use low-percentage kefir (0.5-1%) and drink this drink (1-2 glasses) at night so that the effect occurs after 10-12 hours in the morning.

Drug treatment

If a child constantly has difficulty bowel movements, the help of a qualified doctor is necessary. The specialist prescribes tests and prescribes medications based on the results.

1. Laxative. The medicine may cause addiction or an allergic reaction. The drug should not be taken for longer than 2 weeks.
2. Prokinetics and antispasmodics. Remedies necessary to eliminate sluggish functioning of the digestive tract and relieve spasms. Promote increased peristalsis of the walls of the stomach and intestines. Relieves pain and reduces gas.
3. Choleretic preparations based on herbal components. Medicines help children who are prone to constipation. They restore reserves of digestive juice, increase the production of bile and pancreatic secretions. Food is better absorbed by the child’s body and unprocessed waste is eliminated faster.

Additionally, doctors prescribe bifidobacteria and lactobacilli to patients.

The drugs help not only cope with impaired intestinal function, but also cure dysbiosis and restore healthy intestinal microflora.

Medicines prescribed by a doctor can be used together with folk remedies for constipation for children from 3 years of age.

Before using them, you should consult your doctor.

How to make saline laxative: recipe

A saline laxative will allow the intestines to accumulate a large volume of fluid, which will soften the stool. As a result, feces move easily even with weak intestinal motility.

What to use and how:

• Carlsbad salt. It can be purchased at a pharmacy. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1-2 liters of water and drink the liquid (preferably at night). If you don’t find this type of salt, you can also use natural sea salt.
• Sodium sulfate. This is a popular and very effective remedy for treating constipation. You can buy a sachet of the product at the pharmacy, then dissolve it in water (read the instructions on the sachet). When taking sodium sulfate, follow the drinking regime.
• Sodium chloride (regular table salt). You should not use it internally, as you will not get the desired effect. It can be used to prepare solutions intended for enemas.

Laxative juices

When treating constipation at home, it is extremely important to drink a sufficient amount of fluid, including not only water, but also fruit drinks and juices. Certain types of vegetable and fruit drinks can activate peristalsis and soften feces. The following juices are recognized as effective laxatives:

• potato;
• plum;
• apple;
• beet;
• carrot;
• pear;
• peach-pineapple;
• apple-grape.

How to make laxatives at home for children?

“Homemade” recipes will help you fight constipation in children, who cannot often be “fed” with synthetic laxatives.

What you can use:

• Beet caviar or beet juice. Twist the boiled beets 1 or 2 times in a meat grinder, or chop with a blender. Juice should be squeezed from fresh beets. You can consume it once a day; beets are quite sweet and do not require additional sugar.
• Squash caviar. Stewed beetroot squash is rich in fiber. To prepare a tasty and healthy puree (caviar), you should simmer the zucchini with carrots and then grind it in a blender, adding a pinch of salt and a spoonful of vegetable oil. You need to eat this every day for good results.
• Baked pumpkin. You can bake pumpkin with sugar or honey, or simply add grated pulp to boiled porridge (oatmeal, millet, wheat).
• "Live" yogurt. Any yogurt contains beneficial lacto and bifidobacteria, but in “live” yogurt fermented with sourdough, their concentration is much higher. Such a product will not only improve bowel movements, but also improve intestinal microflora.
• Dried fruits compote. It has a laxative effect and helps eliminate digestive problems: colic, flatulence, bloating, lack of appetite.
• Prune puree. Gently and effectively relieves constipation.
• Apricot pulp puree. Like prunes, apricots are high in fiber, which helps keep your stool regular and soft.
• Non-fat kefir. Improves intestinal microflora and normalizes stool.
• Drink plenty of fluids. It is very important to ensure that the child does not experience constant constipation. You can drink water, fresh juices, compotes and decoctions, teas.
• Berry juice. Fresh fruit juice contains all the benefits of berries, which means it is rich in fiber, pectin, vitamins and minerals that normalize stool.
• Water with honey. It will allow feces to pass through the intestines more easily and not stagnate in the rectum.

Constipation in children

When you need help

1. Exclusively breastfed babies need help to empty their bowels on the second day of no bowel movements, but only if the child is capricious and refuses to breastfeed. If the baby is active, then the absence of stool for up to 5 days is normal.
2. For children under one year of age who are bottle-fed, help with bowel movements if the baby does not go to the toilet for two days.
3. Preschoolers and schoolchildren go to the toilet once a day, otherwise they need to adjust their diet or take laxatives as prescribed by the doctor.

How to make a laxative that can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

How to adjust a chair:

• Eat properly. The diet of nursing and pregnant mothers should consist of foods rich in fiber and organic acids: cereals and cereals, vegetables and fruits, vegetable oils and fermented milk products.
• Drink correctly. Very often, constipation occurs because a person eats only dry food and drinks little water. You must drink your quota of water per day, as well as add other drinks: teas, juices, decoctions, fruit drinks, compotes.
• Laxative. If the problem is large and proper nutrition does not help, then the woman should resort to taking laxatives. Some can be bought at the pharmacy, warning in advance that you are pregnant (lactulose-based drugs).

You can also make your own laxative:

• Drink a glass of 1% kefir before bed
• Eat 1-2 handfuls of walnuts
• Drink 1 glass of warm water with 1 tbsp dissolved. vegetable oil and natural honey.
• Include “live” yogurt in your diet
• Drink 1 glass of beet juice
• There are about 300-400 gr. baked pumpkin
• There are about 100 grams of prunes or figs

Foods against constipation

If problems with clearing the intestines of accumulated feces are a sign of another pathology, traditional medicine recipes and diet should only be additional treatment measures. You can gradually improve the digestion process and restore the normal microflora of the gastrointestinal tract if you include the following products in your diet :

• pumpkin (raw or baked, in salads, stews, soups, cereals);
• beets (it is permissible to eat no more than 200 g of boiled or raw fruit at a time);
• prunes, plums (from these products they prepare decoctions, compotes, and add them to salads and cereals);
• kefir (has a weak laxative effect, but when taken systematically, it greatly reduces the risk of constipation and normalizes intestinal microflora);
• dark-colored cereals (buckwheat, oatmeal, millet, barley - ideal products for relieving constipation at home);
• peas (the product is ground to flour and taken 1 tsp on an empty stomach - this is an excellent laxative);
• leaves of white cabbage, seaweed (contain a lot of dietary fiber, which stimulates intestinal motility);
• greens (consists of fiber, natural acids and other substances beneficial for digestion).

How to Make a Mild, Light, Mild Homemade Laxative: Recipe

Mild laxatives:

• 1 glass of 1% kefir with flaxseed flour (optional: mash a handful of flaxseeds in a mortar).
• 1 cup 1% kefir stir 1-2 tbsp. oat or wheat bran.
• 1 glass of freshly squeezed plum, apricot, pumpkin, tomato, celery juice.
• “Brush” salad made from grated carrots, beets and chopped cabbage, seasoned with vegetable oil and vinegar (makes the intestines work actively).
• 1 tbsp. flaxseed oil in the morning on an empty stomach
• 2 glasses of water every morning on an empty stomach before meals

Worms in children - symptoms

• skin rashes, irritation;
• itching in the anal area;
• stabbing pain in the abdominal cavity;
• bloating;
• constipation or, on the contrary, diarrhea;
• sudden loss of body weight;
• bitter taste in the mouth;
• allergy;
• deterioration of the condition of hair and nail plates;
• helminths in feces;
• decreased immune system, frequent illnesses;
• swelling of the arms and legs;
• fast fatiguability;
• joint and muscle pain;
• sleep problems;
• irritability;
• thirst.

Important!

The first symptoms make themselves felt 2-3 weeks after the child becomes infected. It is necessary to take measures immediately, otherwise the disease will progress to the chronic stage. As a result, hepatitis, appendicitis, asthma, eye pain, dysbacteriosis and other problems may develop.

Strong, powerful, fast-acting homemade laxative: recipe

If you want to achieve fast and strong laxative effects without using synthetic laxatives, you should eat as much fiber and foods containing organic acids as possible. Give yourself a fasting day and eat only foods that are “healthy” for the bowel movement process, completely eliminating sweets, bread and pastries, white cereals, and black tea.

Cellulose

Side effects

Negative consequences can be temporary and go away on their own, or they can seriously threaten health. If the listed symptoms are not in the instructions for a particular drug, it is better to seek medical help.

• From the nervous system. Dizziness and headache.
• From the digestive system. Uncontrolled diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, exacerbation of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
• From the side of metabolism. Sometimes dehydration occurs, loss of potassium, calcium, sodium.
• From the skin side. Sometimes allergies appear.

In continuation of the topic, be sure to read:

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3. Glycerin suppositories: instructions for use for adults
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5. Laxative suppositories for constipation: list of medications and instructions for use
6. How to use magnesium sulfate (magnesia) powder for colon cleansing
7. Buckthorn-based laxatives: list of drugs and their use
8. Laxative herbs for constipation: list of plants, fees and pharmaceutical preparations
9. Bisacodyl-based laxatives: name of the means and their use
10. Lactitol-based laxatives: list of drugs and features of their use

What laxative can be used for weight loss?

If you have no contraindications, you can use laxatives that cleanse the intestines as an aid to weight loss. Thus, you not only get rid of slagging, but also improve metabolic processes in the body.

What you can use:

• Teas and decoctions, herbal teas of pharmaceutical and home production.
• Freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices
• Juices of “healthy” plants (aloe, agave)
• Decoction of senna leaves, sorrel
• Flaxseeds, flaxseed meal
• Wheat, oat, flax bran (added to food and drink).
• Fiber (you can buy it in a store or pharmacy and add it to any of your foods).

Causes of constipation

• Constipation occurs due to poor nutrition, lack or small amount of liquid and dietary fiber in the diet.
• A sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, taking certain medications, various pathologies and injuries to internal organs, and stress provoke constipation.
• Even the inability to empty the intestines on time (you must admit, such an opportunity often occurs when traveling) is the cause of constipation.

An unpleasant problem that often arises cannot be ignored. It is imperative to find out the phenomenon and immediately begin to get rid of it.

Products with laxative effects

It is useful to have laxative products in the refrigerator. After all, constipation can come as a surprise and ruin your mood. Laxative products contain insoluble fiber. It removes digested food naturally, eliminating constipation.

Bran

Bran stimulates the intestines and makes them work. In 100 gr. bran contains 43 grams. fiber.

1. Pour boiling water over bran in its pure form and leave for 30-40 minutes.
2. Drain the water and add bran to porridge (buckwheat, oatmeal, rice), salad or soup.

Pumpkin and millet

Pumpkin is a low-calorie product containing fiber (2 grams per 100 grams of product). Pumpkin can be baked, stewed or boiled.

Try making porridge and adding boiled pumpkin to it. Millet porridge with pumpkin is a useful laxative. Millet contains 9 grams of dietary fiber (per 100 grams of product). Millet porridge will help you cope with constipation easily and tasty.

Prunes

In 100 gr. prunes contain 8.9 g. fiber. It is enough to eat 3-5 berries a day and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract will return to normal. To “urgently” prevent constipation, eat 10-20 berries and drink yogurt. The number of berries depends on age: give children no more than 10 pieces.

Oatmeal

Whole oatmeal porridge contains 11 grams of insoluble fiber (per 100 grams of product). Thanks to this amount of dietary fiber, oatmeal gently cleanses the intestines.

Onion

Onions are rich in insoluble dietary fiber (1.7 grams per 100 grams of product). Helps the stomach absorb and digest food. For constipation, onions are useful in any form (raw, fried, steamed, etc.).

Beet

It has the same laxative properties as onions. In 100 gr. beets contains 2.7 g. fiber. Beets are useful in any form - raw, stewed, boiled.

Try making delicious and healthy beet juice. You can drink it 2-4 times a day. For persistent constipation, do an enema with beetroot infusion.

Vegetable juices with pulp

These are tasty and healthy intestinal laxatives. Juices can be combined. Beetroot juice is combined with carrot juice and celery. Drink a glass 2-4 times a day.

Apples, tangerines and peaches

Amount of fiber per 100 g. fruit:

• apples – 2.4 g;
• tangerines – 1.8 g;
• peaches – 2 gr. (85% water).

Thanks to dietary fiber, fruits stimulate intestinal function. Juices from fruits with pulp will help “wake up” the intestines and make them work.

Laxative products that help with constipation are indispensable for people who are contraindicated for taking medications, as well as for children.