Kabzity Ayurvedic Constipation Powder

Composition

Each 5gm Powder Contains

Sanai (Senna Alexandrina)
In various traditional systems, senna leaves are used for the treatment of constipation, loss of appetite, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, indigestion, jaundice, anemia. Senna leaves are employed as a brisk and safe purgative which increases the peristaltic movement of the colon. The laxative principles sennoside A and sennoside B, isolated from senna, constitute the important ingredients in purgative medicines. The drug is suitable for children, elderly persons and nursing mothers. The action of laxative senoside is mainly on the lower bowel. It stimulate the peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action upon the intestinal wall. This also results in decreased absorption of water and thereby a bulkier and softer faecal mass. (International Tree Crops Journal, 1999, vol.10, 121-129)

Saunf (Foeniculum Vulgare)
F. vulgare has been extensively used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments, for example, abdominal pains, antiemetic, colic, constipation, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, gastritis, insomnia, irritable colon, laxative, liver pain, mouth ulcer and stomachache. Essential oil of fennel regulates the motility of smooth muscles of the intestine and reduce intestinal gas. It is indicated in the treatment of spastic gastrointestinal disturbances, in some form of chronic colitis, in dyspepsias from gastrointestinal atony, in dyspepsias with the sensation of heaviness in the stomach. (Bio Med Research International, 2014)

Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Traditionally, G. glabra has been recommended as a prophylaxis for gastric and duodenal ulcers and dyspepsia. It is also used as a mild laxative. For relieving pain, discomfort and other symptoms caused by acrid matter in the stomach, mulethi is considered as one of the best remedies. It also has hepato-protective and anti-ulcer properties. Carbenoxolon from mulethi roots produce the anti-ulcerogenic effect by inhibiting the secretion of gastrin. It was also reported that mulethi prolongs the life span of surface cells in the stomach. (Mintage Journal of Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences, vol. 2, issue 3, July-Sep 2013)

Harad (Terminalia Chebula)
Traditional use of T. chebula as laxative is well established. T. chebula fruit has been shown to increase gastric emptying time. This action appeared to be balanced with a protective effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa, with the improvement in the secetory status of brunner’s gland involved in the protection against duodenal ulcer. (Pharmacognosy Reviews, vol. 1, issue 1, Jan- May 2007)

Sounth (Zingiber Officinale)
Ginger is widely used as an important cooking spice around the world. In ayurveda, ginger is used as a powerful digestive aid. It stimulates the appetite and clears the body’s micro-circulatory channels. It also helps to improve the digestion and transportation of nutrients to targeted body tissues. Ginger is used for the treatment of indigestion, constipation, nausea, ulcer. It also has carminative effect that helps break up and expel intestinal gas. (Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ; 33(29B) : 9-16 , 2021)

Triphala
Triphala is a well known ayurvedic formulation made by combining Terminalia chebula(harad), Terminalia bellarica(baheda) and Emblica officianalis(amla) in equal proportions. It is prescribed in the first line treatment of many ailments and is used as laxative, detoxifying agent and rejuvenator. Triphala was found to have good laxative property, help in management of hyperacidity and also improve appetite. It is traditionally been used as laxative in chronic constipation, colon cleansing, digestion problems and poor food assimilation. (IJPT, Jan-2006, vol.5, no.1, 51-54)

Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)
Sendha namak has antacid, anti-flatulent, carminative and digestive properties. It reduces gas, flatulence and abdominal distension. It also prevents acid reflux. (www.lybrate.com)

Sajjikhar
Sajjikhar is an ayurvedic medicine mainly indicated in abdominal colic pain. It is hot in potency. It acts as Deepana (kindles the digestive fire) and Pachana (improves digestion). It balances vata and kapha doshas. It is useful in treatment of flatulence, bloating, abdominal colic, indigestion and gastritis. (www.ayurmedinfo.com)