NEW DELHI : Increasingly, more and more people are suffering from constipation. It has sadly become a widespread digestive issue. Even among people who are in their 20s and 30s, it has become common. A lot of people wonder about some of common causes of constipation. Well, the problem is mainly driven by sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor diet, and irregular eating pattern.
While the internet is flooded with quick-fix remedies and conflicting wellness hacks, relying on guidance from a nutritionist ensures a safer and more balanced approach. Recently, a celebrity nutritionist, Shweta Shah, shared a simple and effective natural remedy on Instagram: a homemade 5-ingredient constipation churna that claims to tackle constipation better than standard over-the-counter pills. She wrote, “Constipation fix from your kitchen This simple 5-ingredient churna supports digestion, relieves bloating, and helps you go naturally—without harsh pills. Take ½–1 tsp with warm water at night and let your gut do the rest .”
Homemade Constipation Churna
This 5-ingredient churna can fix constipation better than most pills!
Ingredients
- Harad (Haritaki) powder: 2 tbsp
- Saunf (Fennel) powder: 1 tbsp
- Jeera (Cumin) powder: 1 tbsp
- Dry ginger (Saunth) powder: ½ tbsp
- Black salt (Kala namak): ½ tsp
Method
- Mix everything well → store in an airtight glass jar
How to Take
- ½ to 1 tsp with warm water at night
- Or after meals if bloating + constipation combo
Adjust Based on Body
- Loose motions tendency: reduce Harad
- Severe constipation: slightly increase Harad
- Acidity/Pitta high: keep ginger low
Avoid constipation churna if…
- Pregnancy (without guidance)
- Chronic diarrhea
- Severe medical conditions (consult)
