Natural laxative, that you would have around your house?

Question

I heard once that mustard is, anyone else heard of this?

Answer 1

Apple juice

Answer 2

Vitamin C works really well if you take about 1gm or more, so if you happen to have some vitamin c supplements try those. Orange juice also contains lots of vitamin c and can be a fantastic laxative.
High fibre foods can be really good, oats- so porridge can work really well.
The only thing you need to make sure that you rmemeber is that you need to make sure that you take plenty of water when you use anything. Constipation often has a lot to do with not getting enough water so your stools become dry and hard. So you need to make sure you get plenty of water if you have any problems. Stress can be another factor, especially if you find that you change your daily routine. A good idea is to make sure you have a certain period of time you relax for a while each day, sometimes even go to the toilet and sit there with a book so that you are comfortable. This can make a huge difference.
Once you have got over the initial constipation it is really good to try to make sure it doesn't happen again. Regular fruit and soluble fibre is the best way to do this. So stick to at least two serves of fruit per day and seven plus of grains- with at least two of these being soluble fibre such as oats.

Answer 3

I've never heard that mustard is a laxative. I love black licorice and an unfortunate (or in your case it would be fortunate) side affect is that it seems to encourage bowel movements. I'm not sure how "natural" it is though. Fruit, prunes, prune juice and bran are also supposed to be good to get things moving.

Answer 4

Mustard (mixed in water) is an emetic - meaning that it makes you vomit. The last thing that you probably want

Try the following that are usually around the house
Epsom salts - if you are absolutly having "one of those days" - do NOT use it on a regular basis. It is habit forming. (No kidding)

Whole wheat cereal - raisin bran, wheat chex, etc - first ingredient should be wheat - look on the side for fiber content (if it says 6grms per serving, have a couple ) that should get things moving by morning

Answer 5

I've never heard of the mustard cure but as some have already pointed out prunes work well. However, as with any other fiber therapy, (bran, fruit, etc) you need to be sure to drink plenty of water with it. Another good cure is olive oil.

Answer 6

Eat vegetables, the higher fiber ones like brocolli and celery.
Whole wheat products, but they have to be real whole grain whole wheat, not just colored brown.
Prunes are good and quick.
Never heard of using mustard.

Answer 7

I always have psyllium, linseed and slippery elm.
Tspn of each with some juice and stand by.

Also good old common H20. So hit the water 10 glasses a day more if it is hot and watch the results

Answer 8

Never heard of mustard, but most fruits work.

Answer 9

Prunes really are the only things that will really get you moving. Others might help a little, but prunes are the specialists.

Answer 10

-Eat a raw apple about an hour after a meal. Apples are very cleansing, and will encourage bowel movements.
-Honey has laxative properties and can be added to food or drinks to relieve constipation.