6 Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation

According to the Merck Manual constipation is defined as a difficult or infrequent passage of stool or a feeling of incomplete evacuation.  It is helpful to review the diet to ensure enough fiber is being taken, adequate exercise and water.  Animal products contain zero fiber and processed foods contain very little to any fiber.   Emotional problems can also influence the bowels.  The habit of taking laxatives can lead to a stagnation of the bowels.   Occasional constipation is not uncommon, should you suspect you have a deeper problem, contact your doctor.

6 Homeopathic Remedies to Ease Constipation

Aesculus – Constipation; hard dry stool, difficult to pass; with dryness and heat of rectum; severe lumbo-sacral backache.

Alumina –  Inactivity of the rectum.  Strains to pass stool.  Pasty.

Nux vomica – An urge to stool is present, but not much is eliminated,  the rectum still feels full.

Bryonia –  Tendency to great thirst and to drink lots of water.  Typically no urge for stool.  If stools are present it is dry, hard.  The person feels best if left undisturbed.  Often irritable and angry.

Collinsonia – Alternate between constipation and diarrhea;  sense of inertia of the bowel; stools sluggish and hard with pain and flatulence.

Silica – the stool feels low in the rectum, but hard to pass.  Stool comes out partially and recedes before being expelled.

Taking the remedy:  for an ongoing condition 3 pellets under the tongue 30C, once a day for 3-5 days.

There are many  homeopathic remedies which can have an indication for constipation as part of its picture.  It is probably best to work with a homeopath if you are interested in this healing approach.  However,  you can review the remedies listed to see if there is a match to your experience.

References:
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home
Allen’s Keynotes
Boger Synoptic Key