How Do You Prepare Constipation Remedies From Herbs?
Constipation, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a common, albeit temporary, condition. The constipated patient has irregular bowel movements, strains during bowel movements, and passes hard stool. Read on to learn how to use herbs to prepare constipation remedies in your own home. Take one part each of licorice root and yellow dock root. Take one-half part licorice root. Take two parts angelica and dandelion root. Mix herbs and place eight tablespoons into one quart of water and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Drink warm as needed. Shred a head of cabbage, one onion and one carrot in a bowl, alternating layers. Cover with 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil one cup each of salad oil and vinegar, and one teaspoon each of celery seed, salt, and dry mustard. Pour liquid mixture over vegetables. Refrigerate for one day. When ready to serve, stir well. Mix equal parts peppermint, nettle, yerba santa, spearmint, lemon grass, eyebright, fennel seeds, stevia, red clover and lavender flowers. Make a
