What Are the Best Constipation Home Remedies in Tamil Tradition? - #11748
Lately, I’ve been struggling with constipation, and it’s making me feel heavy, bloated, and uncomfortable. I don’t want to depend on laxatives, so I’m looking for constipation home remedies in Tamil tradition that can provide natural relief. I know that Siddha and Ayurveda have many effective treatments, but I’m not sure which ones actually work best. One of the most common remedies I’ve heard of is drinking warm water with castor oil (Vellakenna). Some people say this is the best way to cleanse the stomach naturally, but how much castor oil should be used? Also, should it be taken in the morning or at night for the best results? I’ve also heard that Arai Keerai (Amaranth greens) and Agathi Keerai (Sesbania leaves) help with digestion and prevent constipation. Has anyone tried this? Should they be eaten raw, or is it better to cook them lightly with ghee? Another common remedy in Tamil households is drinking Jeera (cumin) water or Fenugreek (Vendhayam) soaked water. Which one works better for chronic constipation? Should it be taken before meals or after meals? I also read that eating banana (Vaazhai pazham) at night helps regulate bowel movements. But does it have to be a specific type of banana, like Nendran or Poovan? Also, can eating too many bananas cause bloating instead of helping with constipation? One more remedy I came across is Haritaki (Kadukkai) powder, which is often used in Siddha medicine for digestion. How should it be taken—mixed with warm water, honey, or ghee? Also, is it safe for daily use, or should it only be taken when needed? Lastly, are there any specific Tamil Nadu traditional foods or herbal drinks that naturally prevent constipation? I heard that including more gingelly oil (Nallennai) in food can help, but how much should be used? If anyone follows constipation home remedies in Tamil tradition, please share what has worked best for you. I’d love to know natural ways to relieve constipation without relying on medicines.
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