Constipation is a common problem for many modern people, especially the elderly. Due to the impact on their digestive system, they often suffer from constipation. However, today I want to recommend several traditional Chinese herbal teas that can effectively relieve constipation.
1. Milk Tea
Ingredients: 30g of tea leaves, suitable amount of butter and sesame
Method: Brew a strong tea decoction with the tea leaves, and the color should be reddish. Add butter and ground sesame, and then add salt or sugar to taste.
Effect: Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement. Suitable for the elderly with weak constitution, constipation, and poor appetite. Regular consumption can strengthen the body.
2. Soybean Skin Tea
Ingredients: 120g of soybean skin
Method: Grind the soybean skin into powder and extract the juice by boiling it in water. Drink it as a substitute for tea.
Effect: Nourishes the intestines and promotes bowel movement. Suitable for the elderly with habitual constipation.
3. Honey Drink with Cassia Seeds
Ingredients: 10-15g of cassia seeds (fried), 20-30g of honey
Method: Crush the cassia seeds, add 300-400ml of water, and boil for about 10 minutes. Mix in the honey.
Effect: Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement. Suitable for the elderly with habitual constipation.
4. Pork Intestine Drink for Bowel Movement
Ingredients: 1 pork large intestine, 90g of black sesame, 90g of sophora flower rice, 20g of Eucommia ulmoides
Method: Wash the pork large intestine, stuff it with the other three ingredients, tie both ends, and put it in a large pot to simmer for about 3 hours. Remove the residue and drink the soup.
Effect: Invigorates the body, moistens the intestines, and promotes bowel movement. Suitable for the elderly with weak constitution, dry intestines, and dry and hard stools.
5. Lily Honey Drink
Ingredients: 50g of lily, 20g of honey, 15g of white granulated sugar
Method: Cook the lily in water, and then mix it with honey and sugar.
Effect: Nourishes yin and moistens the intestines. Suitable for the elderly with yin deficiency, dry intestines, dry mouth, and fatigue.
6. Sugarcane Juice Honey Drink
Ingredients: 300g of fresh sugarcane, 30g of honey
Method: Peel the sugarcane, cut it into small pieces, and mash it. Squeeze the juice using sterilized gauze, and then mix in the honey.
Effect: Generates body fluids, moistens the intestines, and promotes bowel movement. Suitable for the elderly with dryness and constipation.
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