Food takes 4 to 5 hours to travel from the stomach to the colon. The residues of digestion take 24 to 48 hours to be evacuated. Stools are normally about 80% water. But when the colon reduces the water content too much, the stool is dry, small and hard, it accumulates and is called constipation. As a result, there is bloating, pain and cramping and a slowing down of the bowel movement. The evacuation of stools is difficult, irregular and delayed. Transit is considered normal when there is an emission of 3 stools per day to 3 stools per week.<\/p>\n
The causes<\/strong><\/h3>\nOrganic causes:<\/p>\n
\n- Abnormalities of the digestive tree: cancer, annal fissure \u2026<\/li>\n
- Extra-digestive abnormalities: endocrine (hormonal changes, hypothyroidism, diabetes), gynaecological (ovarian cysts, pregnancy), general (malnutrition, anorexia)\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Functional causes:<\/p>\n
\n- Occasional constipation: changes in diet and\/or lifestyle, imbalance in the intestinal flora, after surgery, temporary psychological difficulties, travel abroad.<\/li>\n
- Chronic constipation: often related to prolonged immobility, lack of physical activity or a low-fibre diet.<\/li>\n
- Functional colopathy: alternating constipation and diarrhoea with abdominal pain, often accompanied and\/or caused by stress.<\/li>\n
- Iatrogenic constipation: some drugs have the side effect of slowing down bowel movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nIt is necessary to consult your doctor if :<\/strong><\/p>\n-the constipation is unusual and persistent, <\/strong>
\n-it alternates with diarrhoea, <\/strong>
\n-there is blood in the stools<\/strong>
\n-there is a history of colon cancer in the family.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nESSENTIAL OILS TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nEOs can help when experiencing constipation by acting through their mechanical and secretory properties, at all levels of the digestive tree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Properties that are highly helpful:<\/u><\/h4>\n\n- carminative: evacuation of gas, responsible for abdominal pain.<\/li>\n
- stomachic: stimulating the functioning of the stomach.<\/li>\n
- aperitive: stimulation of digestive secretions.<\/li>\n
- antispasmodics: alleviation of painful spasms of the intestine.<\/li>\n
- laxatives: stimulation of digestive secretions to soften stools and facilitate their evacuation.<\/li>\n
- psychic, nervous relaxants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Essential oils to be favoured in case of constipation:<\/u><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- Tarragon<\/a> EO: <\/strong>ENHANCES SECRETIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Properties<\/strong>: carminative, anti-fermentation, antispasmodic<\/p>\nStomachic, which promotes the proper functioning of the stomach (thanks to methylchavicol – between 65 and 86%)<\/p>\n
Tarragon EO, therefore, prevents food from remaining in the intestine and prevents the creation of parasites.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- Tropical Basil<\/a> EO: <\/strong>PROMOTES DIGESTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Properties<\/strong>: stomachic, carminative, anti-fermentative, antispasmodic. Nerve balancer, calms mental hyperactivity<\/p>\nIt is also used for stomach pains, hyperacidity and heartburn.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- Ginger<\/a> EO<\/strong>: PROMOTES INTESTINAL CONTRACTIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
![\"ginger](\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ginger-essential-oil-illustration.jpg\")
Properties<\/strong>: aperitive, carminative.<\/p>\nTonic for the digestive system, it favours the movement of the intestine and the progression of food. It also stimulates, warms and energises<\/p>\n
Composition of ginger :<\/p>\n
70% sesquiterpenes (and zingiberene): micro-stimulation effect on the digestive glands at the gastric and intestinal levels, which strengthens the digestive capacity<\/p>\n
And monoterpenes (tonic action on the digestive system).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Cardamom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>EO: PROMOTES THE BREAKDOWN OF FOOD <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"cardamom](\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cardamom-e1664865769580.png\")
Properties<\/strong>: carminative, digestive and antispasmodic<\/p>\nComposition of cardamon:<\/p>\n
30 to 40% ester (terpenyl acetate): carminative properties that promote the evacuation of intestinal gases by stimulating salivary and gastric secretions. This allows a better degradation and assimilation of food.<\/p>\n
Terpenyl acetate has an antispasmodic activity which calms abdominal pain linked to constipation. It also encourages the movements of the smooth muscles surrounding the intestine, which allows the food consumed to be transported from the top of the digestive system to the bottom and then expelled in the form of stools.<\/p>\n
\n- Coriander EO<\/strong>: EVACUATE GAS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
![\"coriander](\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/coriander-e1664865756155.png\")
<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Properties<\/strong>: stomachic, carminative, digestive tonic. Both soothing and toning<\/p>\nIt helps expel intestinal gas, which promotes digestion and inhibits bloating that can occur and is often linked to constipation.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- Green mandarin<\/a> EO<\/strong>: LAXATIVE ACTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
![\"green](\"https:\/\/catchymarketing.com.au\/pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/53445186_xl-e1664865965555.jpg\")
Properties<\/strong>: digestive tonic, mild laxative, muscle relaxant. Powerful nervous relaxant and calming<\/p>\nComposition of green mandarin EO:<\/p>\n
65 to 80% monoterpene (limonene) is useful for its tonic properties on the digestive tract.<\/p>\n
The limonene will support the sesquiterpenes of Ginger essential oil. It also facilitates the expulsion of the stools thanks to its laxative activity.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What to do in case of constipation?<\/h4>\n
Even if it is unpleasant, occasional constipation is not dangerous for your health.<\/p>\n
To improve transit, a few simple measures can be taken:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\n
<\/p>\n
Functional causes:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Occasional constipation: changes in diet and\/or lifestyle, imbalance in the intestinal flora, after surgery, temporary psychological difficulties, travel abroad.<\/li>\n
- Chronic constipation: often related to prolonged immobility, lack of physical activity or a low-fibre diet.<\/li>\n
- Functional colopathy: alternating constipation and diarrhoea with abdominal pain, often accompanied and\/or caused by stress.<\/li>\n
- Iatrogenic constipation: some drugs have the side effect of slowing down bowel movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
It is necessary to consult your doctor if :<\/strong><\/p>\n
-the constipation is unusual and persistent, <\/strong>
\n-it alternates with diarrhoea, <\/strong>
\n-there is blood in the stools<\/strong>
\n-there is a history of colon cancer in the family.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nESSENTIAL OILS TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nEOs can help when experiencing constipation by acting through their mechanical and secretory properties, at all levels of the digestive tree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Properties that are highly helpful:<\/u><\/h4>\n
- \n
- carminative: evacuation of gas, responsible for abdominal pain.<\/li>\n
- stomachic: stimulating the functioning of the stomach.<\/li>\n
- aperitive: stimulation of digestive secretions.<\/li>\n
- antispasmodics: alleviation of painful spasms of the intestine.<\/li>\n
- laxatives: stimulation of digestive secretions to soften stools and facilitate their evacuation.<\/li>\n
- psychic, nervous relaxants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Essential oils to be favoured in case of constipation:<\/u><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Tarragon<\/a> EO: <\/strong>ENHANCES SECRETIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nProperties<\/strong>: carminative, anti-fermentation, antispasmodic<\/p>\n
Stomachic, which promotes the proper functioning of the stomach (thanks to methylchavicol – between 65 and 86%)<\/p>\n
Tarragon EO, therefore, prevents food from remaining in the intestine and prevents the creation of parasites.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Tropical Basil<\/a> EO: <\/strong>PROMOTES DIGESTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nProperties<\/strong>: stomachic, carminative, anti-fermentative, antispasmodic. Nerve balancer, calms mental hyperactivity<\/p>\n
It is also used for stomach pains, hyperacidity and heartburn.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Ginger<\/a> EO<\/strong>: PROMOTES INTESTINAL CONTRACTIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nProperties<\/strong>: aperitive, carminative.<\/p>\n
Tonic for the digestive system, it favours the movement of the intestine and the progression of food. It also stimulates, warms and energises<\/p>\n
Composition of ginger :<\/p>\n
70% sesquiterpenes (and zingiberene): micro-stimulation effect on the digestive glands at the gastric and intestinal levels, which strengthens the digestive capacity<\/p>\n
And monoterpenes (tonic action on the digestive system).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- \n
Cardamom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>EO: PROMOTES THE BREAKDOWN OF FOOD <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Properties<\/strong>: carminative, digestive and antispasmodic<\/p>\nComposition of cardamon:<\/p>\n
30 to 40% ester (terpenyl acetate): carminative properties that promote the evacuation of intestinal gases by stimulating salivary and gastric secretions. This allows a better degradation and assimilation of food.<\/p>\n
Terpenyl acetate has an antispasmodic activity which calms abdominal pain linked to constipation. It also encourages the movements of the smooth muscles surrounding the intestine, which allows the food consumed to be transported from the top of the digestive system to the bottom and then expelled in the form of stools.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Coriander EO<\/strong>: EVACUATE GAS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Properties<\/strong>: stomachic, carminative, digestive tonic. Both soothing and toning<\/p>\n
It helps expel intestinal gas, which promotes digestion and inhibits bloating that can occur and is often linked to constipation.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Green mandarin<\/a> EO<\/strong>: LAXATIVE ACTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nProperties<\/strong>: digestive tonic, mild laxative, muscle relaxant. Powerful nervous relaxant and calming<\/p>\n
Composition of green mandarin EO:<\/p>\n
65 to 80% monoterpene (limonene) is useful for its tonic properties on the digestive tract.<\/p>\n
The limonene will support the sesquiterpenes of Ginger essential oil. It also facilitates the expulsion of the stools thanks to its laxative activity.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What to do in case of constipation?<\/h4>\n
Even if it is unpleasant, occasional constipation is not dangerous for your health.<\/p>\n
To improve transit, a few simple measures can be taken:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\n
- Green mandarin<\/a> EO<\/strong>: LAXATIVE ACTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Coriander EO<\/strong>: EVACUATE GAS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- \n
- Ginger<\/a> EO<\/strong>: PROMOTES INTESTINAL CONTRACTIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Tropical Basil<\/a> EO: <\/strong>PROMOTES DIGESTION<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Tarragon<\/a> EO: <\/strong>ENHANCES SECRETIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Counter-indications: pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 3 years old.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n