What are some tips for treating constipation in traditional Chinese medicine

Due to the influence of various factors, many people are now troubled by the problem of constipation. Although constipation is not a fatal disease, if long-term constipation is not effectively solved and improved, it will also cause great harm to the body. For example, intestinal obstruction is caused by long-term constipation. Now let’s learn about some of the great Chinese medicine tips for treating constipation. I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Su Ma Congee

Ingredients: 15 grams each of perilla seed and hemp seed, and appropriate amount of glutinous rice.

Method: Cook the above three ingredients together into porridge.

Usage: Take a small bowl each morning and evening.

Efficacy: Regulates Qi and promotes bowel movements. Can be used for constipation caused by Qi stagnation.

2. Honey sesame oil soup

Ingredients: 30 grams of honey, 5 grams of sesame oil, 100 milliliters of boiled water.

Method: Pour honey and sesame oil into a bowl, stir well, and add warm water.

Usage: Take every morning.

Efficacy: Replenishes Qi and moistens the intestines, used for constipation caused by deficiency of both Qi and Yin.

3. Pine nut candy

Ingredients: 500 grams of white sugar, 200 grams of pine nuts.

Method: First put white sugar into the pot and add a little water, simmer over low heat until it becomes thick, then add pine nuts and mix well. Then continue to simmer until it becomes filaments when picked up with a spatula and is no longer sticky. Turn off the heat, pour the sugar into a plate coated with cooking oil, wait for it to cool slightly, cut the sugar into small pieces and then you can eat it.

Usage: Take appropriate amount each time, twice a day.

Efficacy: Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements, used for dry intestines and constipation.