Do you also have this kind of trouble: going to the toilet is like being tortured, it's particularly difficult. After finally excreting a little, it's dry and hard, like small stones or sheep droppings. After finishing, you feel exhausted and covered in cold sweat.
Many people think they have "excessive internal heat" when they experience constipation, so they quickly drink herbal tea or take laxatives. What happens then? It might work temporarily, but soon the problem returns, and they may even become increasingly dependent on medication, while their intestines become less cooperative.
In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, if you have the aforementioned "laboriousandFeeling weak after bowel movementThese manifestations suggest that the issue is not merely dryness, but rather a problem with both the "motivation" and "lubrication" of your body. This is calledQi and Yin Deficiency。
Let me give you an analogy: our intestines are like a river, and feces are the small boats in the river.
- Qi deficiencyThat is to say, the "water flow" that propels the boat forward in your body lacks strength, so the boat naturally moves slowly, and you have to exert great effort. This is why you find bowel movements particularly strenuous and feel fatigued.
- yin deficiencyit becomes easier to understand, meaning that the water in the river channel has decreased, almost drying up, so the boat naturally runs aground! That is why your stool becomes dry and hard.
To make the boat drift smoothly, one mustOn one hand, increase the power of the water flow (tonify qi), on the other hand, add water to the river channel (nourish yin)。
Here is a simple and effective little method for you, which is to use a small dietary remedy
Astragalus 10g + Ophiopogon 5g + Hemp Seed 10g
Boil these three together and drink it as tea, it won't cost much.
What is the brilliance of this prescription
- AstragalusIt is a master at replenishing qi, providing ample momentum for your intestines and enhancing propulsion.
- Ophiopogon japonicusIt is a little expert in replenishing water, capable of supplementing body fluids, akin to injecting water into a dry riverbed, making stools less dry and hard.
- Hemp SeedThe texture is oily and moist, which can directly lubricate the intestines, akin to applying oil to a "small boat," allowing it to move more smoothly.
The combination of the three, one adds power, one replenishes water, and one acts as lubrication, addressing both the symptoms and the root cause. For constipation caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, this method is very appropriate.
Of course, each person's situation is different. If you have long-term constipation, it is best to consult a professional doctor for a differential diagnosis. Did you remember that
