How to Treat Constipation With Natural Remedies

Constipation is a condition that can be caused by diet, hormones or a combination of the two. No matter why you are afflicted by this digestive issue, the desire to find relief is the same. There are several synthetic medications that can be used to help relieve constipation. However, many of these medicines have unwanted side effects. Natural remedies for constipation will get your bowels flowing again in a natural and safe manner.

Things You'll Need

• Blackstrap molasses
• Milk
• Cabbage juice
• Dried grapes (seedless)
• Figs
• Epsom salt
• Water
• Olive oil
• Orange juice

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix two tablespoons of blackstrap molasses in five ounces of milk. Stir this mixture for several minutes to ensure that the molasses has been properly dissolved. Drink ten minutes before going to sleep every night.

• 2

  Drink four ounces of fresh cabbage juice twice per day for constipation relief. If you find that the cabbage juice is too strong for you to drink, mix in three ounces of water to dilute the taste.

• 3

  Place 10 dried seedless grapes into eight ounces of milk. Heat the milk until it begins to boil and then strain the grapes out of the milk. Drink the milk while eating the grapes.

• 4

  Consume eight figs every morning for constipation relief. Dip each fig in cold water prior to eating to expedite the healing effect.

• 5

  Mix four ounces of orange juice with four tablespoons of olive oil and drink on an empty stomach. Consume this mixture two times a week until your constipation is cured.