Try out the age-old grandma remedy for Constipation -- the simple, easily available castor oil !! My granny used to give us children a customary karandi of castor oil, every fortnight, during oil bath time. Excellent results --- 'smooth' sailing all the way ...... Even now, whenever my 4 yr. old daughter has this problem, esp. when she eats difficult foods like rajma, channa, popcorn also -- I simply mix just one tsp. of castor oil in her curd rice, paruppu rasam, etc. ; the kid won't know any difference in taste, and no more bloated tummy, tightness etc. Hope this suggestion helps out,
Jeera Kashaya m - Specially during Pregnancy. After the second semester in pregnancy, this kashayam is taken everyday first thing in the morning. This eases the system completely & eliminates all general vague pains. This is a very effective diuretic as well. Usually, when the labour pain starts, this kashayam is given. If it is false pain, this kashayam will help it subside. If it is regular labour pain, it will start intensifying. Jeera - 2 tsp Water - 2 cups Panangkalkandu - 1 tbsp ( if not available, add sugar) Butter - 1 tiny knob ( if not available add little ghee) In a dry kadai roast jeera till nearly black. Add 2 cus of water & boil on a medium fire. When it reduces to 1 cup add panangkalkandu. As soon as it dissolves, remove & add butter. Drink it as hot as you can. Only 30 mts later, one can have coffee or anyother drink. Even outside pregnancy, this is an excellent kashayam to give relief from vague stomach pains & helps urination.
Have you tried pitted prunes? Hi Selvi & Sumok, Though your question on remedies for constipation is to Chitvish, I thought of giving this suggestions. Have you tried giving pitted prunes for those suffering with constipation? Prunes are dried preserved plums. I saw you gals are living in the US, so you can get it in Sam's club or Costco. Sunsweet Gold Label brand comes in a packet. Dried plums are also very nutritious rich in antioxidants, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin K and dietary fiber. They also have carbohydrate along with dietary fiber and can be a good choice in the diabetic meal plan. Sumok, you can make your kid easily take 4 to 5 dried plums a day to get her off constipation issues. It is good for children too. Lots of Love, Rathi
Home Remedies Hi Ladies, I am new to this forum, I am enjoying reading Mrs. Chitra's and other's recipe contributions. The description of the recipes is so wonderful, that I start craving for the dishes once I start reading them and I get hungry. For constipation for adults - try swallowing 4 tsp of methi seeds early morning on empty stomach with one full glass of water.. I hear this is very good for relieving constipation, reducing blood sugar and cholesterol and regulates periods for those having irregular ones by balancing the hormones. -Avanti
Hello Avanti ! Welcome to our beautiful forum. I have been taking methi seeds with 1 cup of water first thing in the morning for years now. The maximum you can take is 1 tsp - 4 tsp is impossible ! I have heard that it helps control blood sugar, but did'nt know it relieves constipation ! Some prefer to soak it in water in the night & swallow it first thing in the morning. That I also I find difficult, because the volume just swells up & to swallow that becomes quite a job ! Anyway thanks for the suggestion. Love & regards, Chithra.
Thanks all ladies.. I haven't seen these posts for 2 days and so many replies here My parents came recently, so im enjoying my time with them.. Thanks kamla, I have been seeing info about pure bran cereals and wanting to buy them for him. Ur post confirms that, will buy and try it out. Mrs.CV, fortunately just found out now that my mom got thripala powder.. I forgot to ask her to bring those thripala tablets, but luckily she got this powder along with all other powders she brought. I will ask my husband to try that.. Rathi, thanks for the info.. just last week got prunes and he is eating that nowadays. Thanks again all!!! Have a great day!
Kashayam for Virus fever due to weather change, rain etc. The following is avaliable in Indian drug shops. “ geruda kodi” - 100 gms Dry ginger - ½ “ Jaggery - to taste Keep one handful of the above geruda kodi ready. Boil 1 cup of water. Add the above & crushed dry ginger. Allow it to boil & reduce to half the volume. Add jaggery & remove. ( this is bitter ) Give it before going to sleep. Restrict the diet to kanji & uppu narthangai, the next day. I shall post the photo of this drug at the earliest.
Remedies for stomach cramps! Dear Mrs.Chithra Could you give any home remedies for severe abdominal cramps during periods time?That would be most helpful. Thanks and regards Suba.
Suba, just try these two ! Have a cup of quite warm water to which 2 tsp ghee is added. Have warm lime juice with honey. If I remember anything else, I shall write to you. Love & regards, Chithra.
Thanks Mrs.C I had just finished a post in one thread and i see your reply in this one. You make my head spin!,Mrs.Chithra. Am thankful to you for suggesting these remedies.I'll defintely try them. Love Suba