If you’re looking for a natural remedy for occasional constipation, one of the better-supported options is prunes (dried plums).
🌿 Simple prune remedy
- Eat 4–6 prunes (about ½ cup) daily and drink a glass of water.
- Alternatively, a small serving of prune juice can help.
- Give it some time to work rather than taking repeated doses.
Prunes contain fiber and sorbitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that draws water into the bowel and can help make stools softer and easier to pass.
Other helpful measures include gradually increasing dietary fiber from vegetables, fruit, beans and whole grains, drinking adequate fluids, and staying physically active.
⚠️ Don’t ignore persistent constipation
Seek medical advice if constipation is new and persistent, or if you have blood in the stool, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, fever, or inability to pass gas/stool.
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