What Chinese medicine can relieve constipation? Popular topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and a guide to laxatives with traditional Chinese medicine
Recently, the problem of constipation has once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the intestinal health problems caused by modern people's irregular diet, prolonged sitting and other factors. Many netizens share their laxative experiences with traditional Chinese medicine on social platforms, and medicinal materials that “moisten the intestines and relieve constipation” in traditional Chinese medicine theory have also attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out Chinese medicines with laxative effects and related data to help you choose scientifically.
1. Popular health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Hot search keywords | Discussion popularity (10,000) | Related content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constipation self-help guide | 320 | Dietary conditioning and Chinese medicine recommendations |
| 2 | Traditional Chinese medicine laxative | 180 | Usage of hemp seeds and cassia seeds |
| 3 | Gut flora balance | 150 | Probiotics combined with traditional Chinese medicine |
2. List of laxative traditional Chinese medicines and comparison of their efficacy
The following are commonly used and safe laxative medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine. They should be selected according to your physical constitution:
| Chinese medicine name | Meridian tropism of nature and flavor | laxative mechanism | Applicable people | Taboo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemp seeds | Sweet, flat; returns to the spleen and large intestine meridians | Loosens the intestines and increases intestinal lubrication | Constipation in the elderly and postpartum constipation | Use with caution in those with spleen deficiency and loose stools |
| Cassia | Sweet, bitter, slightly cold; returns to the liver and large intestine meridians | Clear away heat and relieve constipation, lower fat and improve eyesight | Those with thermal constipation and red eyes | Pregnant women should not take it |
| senna | Sweet, bitter, cold; returns to large intestine meridian | Irritating diarrhea, quick results | Short-term use for acute constipation | Long-term use may lead to dependence |
| Angelica sinensis | Sweet, pungent, warm; returns to the liver, heart, and spleen meridians | Nourishes blood and moistens intestines, improves constipation due to blood deficiency | Female blood deficiency constipation | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and internal heat. |
3. Hot discussion: Precautions for using traditional Chinese medicine for laxatives
1.Dialectical priority of constitution: A recent popular poll on Weibo showed that 42% of netizens caused diarrhea due to misuse of cold and cooling medicinal materials (such as rhubarb). Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that constipation can be divided into deficiency and excess, and it is necessary to distinguish types such as heat constipation, qi constipation, and cold constipation.
2.Compatibility and synergy: In Douyin’s “Healthy Kitchen” topic, the combination of hemp seeds and honey has become a hot search topic. The two synergistically enhance the intestinal moisturizing effect and are suitable for dry seasons.
3.Avoid long-term dependence: A hotly debated case on Zhihu pointed out that continuous use of senna for more than one month may cause colon melanosis. It is recommended to use it intermittently or with probiotics.
4. Expert advice and dietary therapy plans
Based on the recent live broadcast content from tertiary hospitals, the following safety solutions are recommended:
| Constipation type | Recommended Chinese medicine | Diet therapy combination | Treatment recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry heat type | Cassia seed 6g + chrysanthemum 3g | Pear juice and lotus root starch soup | 7-10 days |
| Qi deficiency type | Astragalus 10g + hemp seed 9g | Yam and millet porridge | more than 2 weeks |
Warm reminder: If constipation lasts for more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by abdominal pain or blood in the stool, you need to seek medical treatment promptly to check for organic diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine for laxatives should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and you should not blindly follow online folk remedies.
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