Natural and handy laxatives
Laksatif
Laksatif atau pencahar adalah makanan atau obat-obatan yang diminum untuk
membantu mengatasi sembelit dengan membuat kotoran bergerak dengan mudah di
usus. Dalam operasi pembedahan, obat ini juga diberikan kepada pasien untuk
membersihkan usus sebelum operasi dilakukan. Laksatif merupakan obat bebas. obat
yang biasanya digunakan untuk mengatasi
konstipasi atau sembelit. Biasanya obat
ini hanya digunakan saat mengalami
konstipasi atau sembelit saja karena
mempunyai efek samping.
Kelompok laksatif
1. Pencahar
pembentuk tinja (bulk laxative)
Pencahar jenis ini umum beredar di pasaran, baik yang berasal dari serat alamiah
seperti psyllium ataupun serat buatan sepertu metil selullosa. Keduanya sama
efektif dalam meningkatkan volume tinja. Obat ini cukup aman digunakan dalam
waktu yang lama tetapi memerlukan asupan cairan yang cukup.
2. Pelembut
tinja/feses
Obat jenis ini dipakai oleh usia lanjut sebagai sebagai pelembut feses. Obat ini
mempunyai efek sebagai surfaktan yang menurunkan tegangan permukaan feses,
sehingga dapat meresap dan feses jadi lembek.
3. Pencahar
stimulan/perangsang
Jati Cina (Senna alexandrina)
Contoh golongan ini adalah senna (Daun Jati Cina), bisacodil (Dulcolax). Senna
aman dipakai untuk usia lanjut. Efek obat ini menstimulasi dan meningkatkan
peristaltik atau gerakan usus.
4. Pencahar
hiperosmoler (osmotic laxative)
Mempunyai efek menahan cairan dalan usus dan mengatur distribusi cairan dalam
tinja. Jenis ini mempunyai cara kerja seperti spon sehingga tinja mudah melewati
usus. Jenis golongan ini seperti laktulosa dan sorbitol (banyak terdapat dalam
apel, prem, pear, cherry, kurma, aprikot).
Sorbitol bekerja dengan cara menarik air menuju usus besar, sehingga merangsang
pergerakan usus.
5. Enema
Enema dimaksudkan untuk merangsang terjadinya evakuasi tinja sehingga bisa
keluar. Pemberian ini harus hati – hati pada usia lanjut karena sering
mengakibatkan efek samping.
Kegunaan
• Memperlancar
persiapan gerakan usus
• Sembelit kronis
• Imobilitas
kronis
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Natural and handy laxatives
1. Castor Oil
Castor oil is the best laxative for constipation in adults as well as kids. Mix
1 tablespoon of castor oil with warm milk and have it at night before you hit
the sack. Alternatively, you can warm 1 tablespoon of castor oil and mix it with
1 tablespoon of honey. Take this every morning.
2. Olive Oil
Olive oil helps improve the digestive system and bowel movement. Mix olive oil
with lemon juice and drink it at least once a week.
3. Lemon Juice
Lemons are of great help when it comes to cleansing of the intestines. Squeeze a
lemon in one glass of water and drink it every day in the morning.
4. Warm/Hot Water
Water is the best way to treat constipation. Drink a glass of warm water every
morning before brushing your teeth.
5. Indian Gooseberry Powder
Indian gooseberries are very effective in improving the digestive system. Mix 1
tablespoon of Indian gooseberry powder in a glass of warm water and have it on
an empty stomach in the morning or you can drink it at night before dinner.
6. Coffee
Caffeine found in coffee is a natural stimulant. However, it does not
necessarily work for everyone. Hence, one must try other laxatives before trying
coffee.
7. Raisins
Pregnant women who suffer from constipation should eat raisins everyday as they
are a good source of fiber. Soak raisins in a bowl of water over night and have
them the following day on an empty stomach.
8. Figs
Add a few figs to a cup of milk and boil them. Drink this warm milk with figs
before you hit the hay.
9. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera can have a reverse action, if used excessively. Mix 2 tablespoons of
aloe vera gel in any fruit juice, and drink it on a regular basis.
10. Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is rich in vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, which
provides instant relief from constipation. Mix 2 teaspoons in a glass of warm
water and drink.
11. Guavas
The seeds of guavas are rich in fiber; therefore, provide immense respite from
constipation.
12. Bananas
Bananas are high in potassium and fiber. This quality makes them the best
laxative as they help keep our body’s electrolytes in balance. They encourage
the growth of good bacteria which triggers bowel movement.
13. Milk and Ghee
This remedy has been used since ages. Mix 1 teaspoon of ghee to a glass of warm
milk and drink every night just before you sack out.
14. Spinach
Spinach is ideal for cleaning up the intestines. In fact, it acts like a
cleanser to eliminate out all the waste produced in our bodies. You can have it
in the liquid form or as a juice mixed with water or cooked or raw.
15. Prune Juice
Prunes are high in vitamin A and potassium. Apart from curing constipation, they
also lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases.
Adults must eat 5 prunes in a day, and for children, make some juice by mixing
it with a bit of water.
16. Cabbage
Cabbage helps to soften the stool and also in cleaning the intestines as it is
rich in fiber. Include raw cabbage in your meal as coleslaw or salad. You can
eat cooked cabbage in the form of soup.
17. Oranges
Oranges aids in flushing out the toxins from your body. They are rich in fiber
and a good source of vitamin C. Eat at least two oranges in a day.
18. Isabgol/Psyllium Husk
This whitish husk has fibers that are both soluble and insoluble. The insoluble
husk expands in the stomach making bowel movement easier. Mix two tablespoons of
Isabgol with any fruit juice, milk or water and drink at night.
19. Yogurt
Yogurt improves the digestive system. That’s a good reason to have 1 cup of
yogurt every day. You can also have buttermilk which is made from yogurt.
20. Beans
Beans are a good source of fiber and help greatly in curing constipation.
21. Dandelion Tea
Dandelion is a detoxifying agent and a natural laxative. Drink a cup of
dandelion tea once in a day to keep constipation away.
22. Ginger Tea
Grate some ginger and add to your regular tea. It kills any bad bacteria present
in the stomach.
23. Sesame Seeds
Sesame helps in bowel movement. Have 3 teaspoons everyday in the morning or
sprinkle it on your salad. Do not use more than the stated amount.
Jati Cina (Senna alexandrina)
24. Senna
(Daun Jati Cina)
The only drawback of using Senna
(Daun Jati Cina) is that it causes cramps. However, it is a good
remedy for constipation.
25. Coconut
Coconut is a good laxative whether taken as milk, powder, oil or water. One
should have it every day, in any form.
26. Papaya
Eating papaya everyday is very healthy for stomach, as it is a natural laxative.
However, pregnant women should avoid this remedy.
27. Linseed
Gulp down a few linseeds with water before your meals.
28. Flaxseed
Flaxseeds are rich in fiber; therefore, help in the process of digestion. Have
flaxseeds in the morning with a glass of warm water.
29. Bael Fruit
Adults should only have 60gms of Bael fruit in a week. It cleans up the
intestines.
30. Apple
Apples contain pectin, a natural laxative that stimulates bowel movement. You
can also have apple cider vinegar with warm water every morning.
31. Fenugreek
Soak fenugreek seeds in warm water at night. The following morning, drink some
water and swallow those seeds.
32. Cascara Bark
Take 150ml of water in a pan, add a few sticks of dried cascara bark and bring
to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer for a few minutes. Drink this water once
in a day.
33. Herbal Mixture
Grind together a few seeds of sunflower, almonds, flaxseeds and sesame seeds to
form a powder. Have this powder every day.
34. Pear
Pears are packed with fibers and assist bowel movement.
35. Beets
Beets are the best remedy for quick relief from constipation. Eat raw beets
everyday in lunch.
36. Nuts
Nuts are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. This makes them a good laxative.
37. Whole Grains
Grains such as brown rice, oatmeal and wheat are rich in fiber and are excellent
natural laxatives.
38. Melons
Melons have lots of water in them, so they get easily digested. They are also
very helpful in loosening the stool.
39. Berries
Berries of all sorts serve as good antioxidants; therefore, help in cleaning out
the colon.
40. Avocado
Avocados are high in vitamin A and E, potassium, healthy fats, magnesium and are
rich in fiber. They assist the body absorb the nutrition and fight constipation.
41. Carrots
Carrots possess natural antioxidants. They detoxify your body and stimulate the
bowel movement.
42. Onions
Onions have many benefits like they flush out toxins, provide good bowel
movement, reduce cholesterol and fight against cancer.
43. Cauliflower and Broccoli
Since cauliflower and broccoli are abundant in fiber, they remove carcinogens
and toxins from the body.
44. Garlic
Garlic is affluent in allicin and selenium which helps cleanse the liver by
eliminating out the toxic products.
45. Omega-3 Oils
These oils lubricate the walls of the intestines for smoother bowel movement and
also aid in removing harmful substances from the body.
46. Epsom Salt
Mix 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt with 1 cup of water or any fruit juice of your
choice and drink. If there is no bowel movement after 4 hours, repeat again.
47. Baking Soda
Bicarbonate present in soda helps reduce any pain in the stomach due to
constipation. In ¼ cup of lukewarm water, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda; mix and
drink immediately.
Alternatively, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a tub of warm water and soak
your body in it for 10 minutes. This is an excellent remedy for babies.
48. Milk of Magnesia
Infants suffer from constipation a lot and to make them feel better, you can add
1 teaspoon of milk of magnesia to a bottle of formula milk. Give it to your
child two times a day.
49. Glycerin Suppositories
People who suffer from acute constipation should put glycerin suppositories in
their anus. It will provide smooth passage to stool.
50. Sugar-free Chewing Gum
Sorbitol found in chewing gum is a good laxative, but remember to not go
overboard with this laxative, as chewing too much gum can cause stomach pain.
Do’s
Drink plenty of water.
Eat food that is rich in fiber.
Form an exercise routine.
Do not over eat.
Try meditation and Yoga.
Don’ts
Avoid using over the counter drugs.
Avoid eating processed foods like fried chicken, ice-cream, candy.
Avoid taking too many dairy products.