Chronic Constipation:

This is the end-result of uncured constipation. When the bowels do not move properly, the stored stools become hard, and there is constipation.

Symptoms: Thirst, headache, stomach pain, inertness in loins and back, hysteria, retention of urine, insomnia, yawning, belching, vomiting, burning in the head.

Treatment : Strong drugs should not be used. Make normal the air in the stomach, restore appetite, and the disease will be cured. The following prescription is very good : Siddha Makaradhwaja in the mornings, Bhaskar Lavan after noon meal, Brihat Batchintamani in the evenings, Mahagni Ras after supper, and Abipattikar Churna at bedtime.

Diet: Trifala juice or dry trifala used as a chewing nut, warm milk, physical labor, grapes, apples, raisins, oranges, ripe bananas, papias, marmose, honey, butter, lemons, unripe figs, aul root, wheat bread, etc. Idleness and slothfulness create constipation. These must be overcome.