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How can I detox my gut from constipation?
Body Detox
Consultation #52376
103 days ago
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How can I detox my gut from constipation? - #52376

Kavita
$3.51

Hi, How to detox the gut. I am acutely constipated, from past three days I am using triphala table twice a day, I am having prunes also everyday, I have tried boiled papaya, pumpkin,soaked chana, psyllium husk. From past 5 days no bowl movement. Same thing last week also, I had to take dulcofex tablet then only able pass the stool. Please suggest the solution. It has started with my mild iron medicine which lead me to this issue, I have stopped it after I got constipated.

How long have you been experiencing constipation?:

- 1-2 weeks

What is your typical daily water intake?:

- 1-2 liters

Have you made any recent changes to your diet?:

- No changes

Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
103 days ago
5

this is acute constipation (5 days no motion), so first clear the bowel, then correct digestion Take 2 tsp Triphala Churna in warm water 1–2 tsp Gandharvahastadi Eranda Taila with warm milk at bedtime After food 1 tsp Avipattikar Churna with lukewarm water Diet Warm, soft foods ,khichdi, soups Add ghee daily Avoid dry food, tea excess, bakery items


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Dr. Vidhya S Anand
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

Hi this is acute constipation Avoid taking iron pills Drink more water Take gandharvahastadi tailam 30 ml with hot water on empty stomach one day you will get motions, till that no food or medicine,when you feel hungry you take porridge From NXT day on wards you can take same medicine 15 ml with hot water and biogest tab 2 tab at night Avoid redmeats,eat more fibres green leafy vegetables,palak ,fruits ,grapes


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

In your case diet modification an dlifestyle changes are must. Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem. ??Do’s?? Drink buttermilk daily. Hydration is must. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Prefer moong dal khichadi for the next week for lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm. Dinner should include fibers and liquid in it. Avoid roti and rice. ??? Yogasan : ??? Drink 3 glasses of warm water and than do these exercises for better bowel movement 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana ??? Pranayam: ??? 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom ?Don’ts:? Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake. ??Medication ?? Syp. Abhayarishta 4 tsp twice a day before food with 4 tsp warm water. Avipathikar churna + Bhaskar Lavan churna Half tsp each with the first morsal of meal. Castor oil 3 tsp at bed time with hot water. Soak 20 prunes in water at night and eat them in the morning.


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Kavita Ash
Client
103 days ago

I am lactose tolerant so, I don’t use dairy products.

Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
102 days ago
5

Okay sure than replace your buttermilk intake with whole fruits, coconut water.

Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
100 days ago
5

1. Stop Bulk Formers Instantly Cease taking psyllium husk, soaked chana, and bulky fibrous foods immediately. They require a highly lubricated and hydrated gut to pass effectively. 2. Eranda Taila (Medicinal Castor Oil) Dosage: 15 to 20 ml. Time: At bedtime. Mix it briskly into half a cup of warm milk or very warm water. 3. Abhayarishta Dosage: 15 ml mixed with 15 ml of warm water. Time: Twice daily, 15 minutes after lunch and dinner. ✓Crucial Hydration & Diet Rule Hydration: You must increase your intake to at least 2.5 to 3 liters of strictly warm water daily. Cold water will further freeze the gut motility. Ghee: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pure Cow’s Ghee to your warm meals (like dal or khichdi). Internal oiling (Snehana) is mandatory to reverse this extreme internal dryness. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
96 days ago
5

Constipation shows sluggish digestion, Also iron tablets many face this issue of constipation, good you have stopped it. Start with Heposem syrup 10ml. Twice after food with water, This will slowly improve digestion Take Castor oil ( internal use)10 ml. with warm water at bedtime will help prevent dryness and have smooth passing of stools. Take Laxinol- H 2 at bedtime with warm water. Include fresh green vegetables semi cooked or sauted in your diet Soak overnight raisins black currant dry fig in a glass of warm water , morning make smoothie and drink before breakfast. Do yogasana like pavanmuktasan bhujangasana dhanurasana, Exercises like leg raises. Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice. Drink adequate amount of water during the day. Follow up after 15 days


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Dr.Anush Jat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

Don’t worry, this is a common pattern when constipation is triggered by iron supplements + gut dryness Since there has been no bowel movement for 5 days, first priority is to clear the bowel safely Take 1–2 tsp castor oil in warm milk before bed This is a classical Ayurvedic mild purgative (safe short-term) This will help you in immediate Relief This condition needs snehana (lubrication) + mridu virechana (gentle cleansing) If you want, I can design a complete 2–3 week gut reset plan + safe iron reintroduction specifically for your body type and digestion strength.


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Dr.Anush Jat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

yes — you can safely take castor oil with warm water also. 👉 How to take it correctly: Take 1–2 tsp castor oil at night before bed Mix it in a cup of warm water (not very hot) Sip it slowly Next morning, allow natural urge — don’t suppress But I also want to share honestly — this is only a temporary relief step. Your root issue is: Gut dryness Disturbed digestion (agni) Improper iron absorption pattern If we don’t correct this, constipation will keep coming back again and again. If you’d like, I can design a complete 2–3 week step-by-step gut reset plan + safe iron reintroduction specifically for you, so this problem doesn’t repeat again. Just let me know 👍

Kavita Ash
Client
103 days ago

I definitely got bowl movement today after following your instructions but it’s like drop in the ocean. So not sure what else can be done. If you can please help me with whole process for cleaning the gut.

Dr.Anush Jat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

I understand what you’re feeling — when the motion is so little, it doesn’t feel like real relief. This means your gut still has deeper blockage and dryness, and it needs a more structured cleansing rather than one or two remedies. Since this involves proper step-by-step gut reset (clearing + improving digestion + preventing it again), it’s best I guide you personally based on your body response. You can book a consultation with me — I’ll give you a clear, simple plan to completely clean the gut and restore natural bowel movement without dependency.

Kavita Ash
Client
103 days ago

Please suggest me how to do that.

Kavita Ash
Client
103 days ago

I am lactose tolerant so I can use it with warm water

Dr. Khushboo
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
103 days ago
5

The condition you describe it possible triggered by Iron supplements which cause malbadhta so we have to focus on softening the stool since you have already tried high fibre food without success so we shift to snehan dravya/ lubrication 1) Gandharvhastadi castor oil - 15 ml at bedtime with warm water 2) abhayarishtam- 25 ml twice daily with equal water after meal 3) sukumaram kwath - 15 ml before food with 60 ml of boiled and cold water 4) Hinguvastaka churna- 3 gram with first bite of your food mix with sesame oil Focus on warm cooked food which provide you hydration sip on fresh ginger tea throughout the day since you are struggling with passing stool even with laxatives use squatting position Avoid dry cold and rock foods dinner should be light and liquid based while papaya is a good but soak black raisins 10 to 15 at night eaten early morning on empty stomach


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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
103 days ago
5

dont worry only take 1 tsp isabgool moxed with 100 ml water and take cow ghee 5 ml at empty stomch at mornig do nasya with cow ghee 2 drop each nostril 2 times day or take earand bristh hardr ( sankar pharma ) at night


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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
102 days ago
5

1.Gandharva Haritaki Churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 2.Trivrut lehyam 3/4 tsp once daily inn the morning (only for first 3-5 days) 3.Avipattikar churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals Dietary & Lifestyle---- - Increase warm water intake to at least 2.5–3 liters daily. - Take warm, oily foods: moong dal khichdi with ghee, cooked vegetables, avoid dry, raw, and heavy foods. - Avoid nuts, fried foods, and excess citrus until bowel rhythm normalizes. - Gentle yoga: Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana after meals, and mild forward bends help stimulate peristalsis. - Daily Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil on abdomen and lower back can reduce Vata dryness.


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Dr. Hima payinadath
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
102 days ago

Since you have already consumed Thriphala tablets and have shown no improvement I suggest consumption of 1. Mahasneham- once a day preferably before food in morning, 2 tsp for 1 week and later reduce to 1 tsp 2. Ashtachoorna - with food once a day.


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Dr. Neha Saini
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
98 days ago
5

You are having constipation mainly because your Apana Vayu (the force responsible for bowel movement) has become disturbed. Due to dryness caused by iron and diet, your intestines have become ruksha (dry), so stool is not moving properly. What you should do 1. Basti Chikitsa (very important) You should take Basti therapy. It is the best treatment for Vata problems, especially constipation It works directly on the colon and helps normalize Apana Vayu Since your constipation is repeating and not improving with usual remedies, this is strongly recommended 2. Start these at home Triphala Ghrita → Take 2 teaspoons empty stomach in the morning → It will lubricate your intestines and reduce dryness Cow ghee in diet → At least 1 spoon daily → Helps in soft bowel movement Gandharvahastadi Eranda Taila → Take 20 ml (4 teaspoons) at night with lukewarm water → It will gently relieve constipation and correct bowel movement Simple understanding Right now, your problem is not lack of fiber — it is excess dryness and disturbed Vata. So instead of adding more rough foods, your body needs unctuousness (snehana) and Vata correction.


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