Constipation

Constipation
Constipation means difficult bowel movements, often times straining is involved. Bowel movements can be hardened, small, and difficult, with a feeling of no relief. Sometimes vomiting and the swelling of the abdomen are symptoms. Click here for more on constipation.

Treatment:
Chicory

• Common Name:  Chicory
• Scientific Name:  Cichorium endivia
• Family: Asteraceae
• Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie/Eastern Deciduous Forest
• Active Chemical Ingredients: Inulin
• Uses: Diuretic
• Preparation: Root endives can be consumed raw in a salad. 

Inulin

 Treatment:
Sassafras

Common Name: Sassafras

Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum

Family: Lauraceae

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

Active Chemical Ingredients:  (e)-beta-ocimene

Uses: Diuretic, laxative

Preparation: Tea from the bark

(e)-beta-ocimene

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