Constipation

Digestive

All troubles

Constipation (Trouble)

Body system: Digestive

Infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements.

Try one plant that eases this trouble — and tell a neighbor what worked.

Plants that help with Constipation (8)

Apple (espalier)

Apple

Malus domestica

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Sluggish digestion

Apple (orchard)

Apple

Malus domestica

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Sluggish digestion, High cholesterol

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed

Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; SourEnergy: Heating

Helps with: Constipation, Low energy & fatigue, Eye strain / weak vision

Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed

Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; SourEnergy: Heating

Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Constipation

Peach

Prunus persica

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed

Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; Sour; AstringentEnergy: Heating

Helps with: Constipation, Low energy & fatigue, Dry skin

Pear

Pyrus communis

Air·Libra+House 7·Cardinal

Pacifies Pitta; balances KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Heat & inflammation

Plum

Prunus domestica

Water·Scorpio+House 8·Fixed

Pacifies Vata; balances PittaTaste: Sweet; Sour; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Constipation, Sluggish digestion

Snake Bean

Yardlong Bean

Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis

Water·Scorpio+House 8·Fixed·Anuradha

Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling

Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Constipation