Home remedies, such as papaya smoothie with flaxseed, senna tea and natural yogurt with prunes, are good natural solutions to loosen the intestines, because they are rich in fiber and bioactive compounds that stimulate bowel movements and help soften stools, facilitating evacuation.
Eating foods rich in fiber at every meal and drinking plenty of water throughout the day are also great strategies for stimulating the passage of feces throughout the intestine, facilitating evacuation. See what to eat and what to avoid for constipation.
Constipated bowel is characterized by the absence or reduction in the frequency of bowel movements, causing bloating, dry stools and even loss of appetite. In the presence of severe stomach pain or bloody stools, it is important to consult a gastroenterologist or general practitioner to assess the symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Home remedies to loosen a stuck intestine
Some home remedies recommended for loosening the intestines are:
1. Papaya smoothie with flaxseed
A great home remedy to loosen the intestines is the papaya smoothie with flaxseed, as this drink is rich in fiber that helps hydrate the stool and improve intestinal functioning.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 papaya with seeds;
- 1 pot of full-fat natural yogurt;
- 1 tablespoon crushed flaxseed;
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
Preparation mode:
Chop the papaya into large cubes. Place the papaya, yogurt, flaxseed and honey in the blender. Beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and then serve. This home remedy can be consumed by children over 1 year old and adults.
2. Yogurt with dried plums
This home remedy to loosen the intestines with yogurt and black plums helps combat constipation, because plums have laxative properties, which help increase the volume of stool and stimulate bowel movements.
Ingredients:
- 1 full-fat natural yogurt;
- 3 dried black plums.
Preparation mode:
With a knife, cut the plums. Mix the plum with natural yogurt and consume it daily for breakfast or a snack.
3. Orange juice with papaya
Orange juice with papaya is an excellent home remedy to loosen the intestines, because these fruits are rich in fiber that increases the volume of stool and stimulates natural bowel movements, facilitating evacuation.
Ingredients:
- 1 orange;
- 1/2 papaya cut into cubes.
Preparation mode:
Peel the orange and cut into cubes. In a blender, place the orange with the papaya and blend until the mixture is very homogeneous. You can take this juice before going to sleep and upon waking up, for 3 days.
4. Fig and oat milk smoothie
Fig vitamin helps relieve constipation, as this fruit has a good amount of fiber, thus promoting good bowel function.
Ingredients:
- 500 mL of oat milk;
- 6 fresh figs.
Preparation mode:
Wash the figs well, remove the top. Then, cut the figs in half and add them to the blender. Add the oat milk and beat well until smooth.
5. Carqueja tea
A good remedy for constipation is carqueja tea, made from the medicinal plant Baccharis trimerawhich not only prevents constipation, but also helps treat anemia and protect the liver against toxins.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of carqueja leaves;
- 500 mL of water.
Preparation mode:
Boil the water and add the carqueja, leaving it to infuse for 5 minutes. Cover, let it cool and then drink.
6. Plum and oat smoothie
The plum and oat smoothie is another excellent option for a homemade laxative, as it is rich in fiber that helps regulate bowel function, relieving constipation.
Ingredients:
- 500 mL of cold skimmed milk or vegetable drink;
- 10 dried plums;
- 5 tablespoons of oats.
Preparation mode:
Wash the plums well and cut in half, removing the seeds. Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve immediately. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
7. Rhubarb tea
A good home remedy to loosen the intestines is rhubarb tea, as this medicinal plant contains anthraquinone, a bioactive compound with laxative action that stimulates the intestinal muscles and helps the intestine to absorb water.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of rhubarb stem;
- 750 ml of water.
Preparation mode:
Place the water and rhubarb stalk in a pan and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink. It is recommended to drink only 1 cup of this tea per day, at night and for a maximum of 7 days.
Care: Rhubarb tea is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding or pregnant. Furthermore, this tea should not be used by children under 12 years of age, people with intestinal obstructions, appendicitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain of unknown origin or dehydration.
8. Fruit laxative juice
Laxative fruit juice helps to loosen the intestines, as fruits such as pineapple, mango and peach are rich in fiber that increases the volume and hydrates the stool, favoring evacuation.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of pineapple;
- 2 slices of mango;
- 1 peach with skin;
- 300 ml of ice water.
Preparation mode:
Cut the pineapple slices into cubes and place in a blender. Wash, peel and cut the mango slices, cut the peach into small pieces and add them to the blender. Finally, add the water and beat well for 2 minutes or until you obtain a very homogeneous drink. Transfer to a glass and serve immediately.
9. Grape, pear and flaxseed juice
Grape, pear and flaxseed juice helps combat constipation because it increases the volume of the fecal cake and works as a lubricant, hydrating the feces and facilitating their elimination.
Ingredients:
- 1 glass of natural juice, prepared without removing the seeds from the grapes;
- 1 unpeeled pear, cut into pieces;
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed.
Preparation mode:
Blend all ingredients in a blender and drink immediately.
This juice should be taken daily on an empty stomach, but should be consumed less frequently when the intestine starts to work, taking it every other day or twice a week.
Another option for preparing the juice is to use chia or sunflower seeds instead of flaxseed.
10. Smoothie of spinach
Spinach smoothie is rich in fiber with laxative action that stimulates bowel function, making it a good home remedy for loosening the bowels, reducing discomfort and bloating caused by constipation. Orange, kiwi, oats and chia are powerful natural laxatives.
Ingredients:
- 8 spinach leaves;
- Juice of 2 oranges;
- 2 kiwis;
- 2 tablespoons of oat flour;
- 1 dessert spoon of hydrated chia.
Preparation mode:
To hydrate chia, you must place the seeds in a little water, letting them rest for 2 hours, until they form a gel.
Wash the spinach leaves and place them in a blender. Peel and cut the orange into cubes and add to the spinach. Then, cut the kiwis and place them with the other ingredients in the blender. Lastly, add the oat flour and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Transfer the mixture to a glass, add the hydrated chia, mixing well with a spoon, and then consume.
11. Chá de sene
Senna tea is a great remedy for loosening the bowels, because it has laxative, purgative and depurative properties, which soften the stool and accelerate bowel movements, helping to eliminate the stool. Learn more about the properties of senna tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 g of senna leaves;
- 250 mL of boiling water.
Preparation mode:
Place the senna leaves in a pan or cup, add boiling water, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain and drink 1 cup a day, unsweetened and preferably before bed. This tea should only be used until constipation symptoms improve or for up to 7 days in a row.
Care: Senna tea should not be used by children under 12 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is also not recommended for people with intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis, diarrhea, inflammation in the intestine or stomach, or inflammatory bowel diseases.
12. Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice is rich in fiber, which stimulates natural bowel movements and increases the volume of stool, facilitating bowel movements, and therefore helps to loosen the bowels and combat constipation. See other benefits of cranberries.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of dried cranberries or 1 cup of fresh cranberries;
- 600 mL of filtered or boiled water.
Preparation mode:
In the case of dried cranberries, place them in water to soften for a few minutes. Place the cranberries and water in a blender and blend for 3 minutes or until smooth. Transfer the drink to a glass and drink. You can consume up to 3 glasses (250 mL) of this juice per day, preferably without sugar.
13. Chascara sagrada tea
Cascara santo tea helps to loosen the intestines, because it contains cascarosides, which are bioactive compounds that act by causing irritation in the intestine, which accelerates intestinal transit, in addition to increasing the presence of water in the intestine, favoring the elimination of feces. Discover all the properties of the sacred cascara.
Ingredients:
- 1 coffee spoon of cascara santo bark;
- 200 mL of water.
Preparation mode:
Place the ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Cover, let rest for 5 minutes and color. Drink just 1 cup of this tea a day, before bed. Cascara sacred tea can be consumed for up to 10 days in a row.
Care: This tea should not be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and is also not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Cascara Sagrada tea should not be used in case of kidney problems, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, reflux, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, stomach pain, anal bleeding, vomiting or dehydration.
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