Natural Home Remedies   /     Prune Juices For Constipation

Constipation though a common problem which is both frustrating, comfortable can also be painful based on the complexity level. Before stepping in for treatment it is necessary to have in-depth diagnosis of the cause for constipation which will help in coming up with an effective remedy.

Among various treatments to constipation which includes medication, changes to the diet & other factors suggested above it is also necessary to incorporate some prunes or prune juice into the diet.

Prunes are also known as dried plums that are full of indissoluble fiber which also is one of the main reasons to prevent constipation. This fiber in prunes apart from soaking up large amounts of water to add volume to stools making it easily pass away will also provide food to good bacteria present in the large intestine.

When the good bacterium makes use of this fiber will produce butyric acid that is a fatty acid which adds fuel to the cells in intestine to ensure that the colon is healthy. Apart from this there are other acids like acetic & propionic which will add as fuel to the cells in liver and muscles.

The soluble fiber in prunes will help in lessening the cholesterol levels thereby mitigating the risk of heart disease. The damage of cholesterol on arteries can be minimized with the action of phenolic compounds like neochlorogenic & chlorogenic acids which are antioxidants to the bad cholesterol levels.

Hence, considering it from the point of fiber it is suggested to consume whole prunes rather than prune juice. Like it has been said earlier, Prunes are known to be a natural laxative without any side effects. Prunes being rich fiber food can be included directly into the diet or in the form of juice to control constipation thereby regulating the bowel movements.

It also has been proven through high end research that prune juice is a natural laxative which relieves the discomfort caused by constipation through several actions. Prune juice is full of a substance named dihydrophenylisatin which helps in muscle contractions which is supported by several sugars like sucrose, fructose & sorbitol which helps in getting lots of fluids to the intestines thereby making it easy for the waste to pass out through the body.

Additionally, prune juice also has an added benefit of adding volume of fluid to the waste which adds to contractions that helps easy bowel movement.

Effective remedy with prune juice
1. Are you suffering from chronic constipation or have no bowel movements from two to three days then it is advised to take in prune juice & apple juice. Now, take two to three glasses of prune juice early in the morning on empty stomach. Leaving a gap of about half an hour top it up with a glass of apple juice. This should be sufficient to initiate the bowel movement even in cases of severe constipation, after about an hour drink a glass of apple juice to clean out the bowels and get them back to work normally.

2. Mix half glass of prune juice with half glass of oat milk & drink it before eating or drinking anything in the morning to get rid of constipation.

Heated Prune juice
Prunes or prune juice is a natural home remedies which can relieve you from constipation however there are times when people do not benefit much from just plain prune juice at room temperature. You might not have heard that a fruit juice can be heated however you will be wondered to know that heating the prune juice will relieve you from the discomfort caused by constipation.

1. Take 8-10 ounces of prune juice & heat in microwave for 45 seconds or till it is hot enough to drink

2. Drink the entire heated juice within 5 to 10 minutes to get effective results.

Prunes – Natural laxative for constipation
Prunes or Prune juice works like a natural laxative due to the rich fiber content & contains sorbitol which softens the stools. Sorbitol is natural carbohydrate which is not easy to ingest thereby taking in as much water as is possible & passing through the intestines to add bulk to stool. However, excessive consumption & sorbitol may result in gas also softening the stool.
Home Remedies for Constipation

Glasses prune juice
Take a glass of prune juice in the morning & one at night to get rid of constipation, give it few hours before it works. The time gap between morning & night is necessary to allow the glass of prune juice to pass through intestines before making an attempt to drink another else might risk diarrhea. An alternative is also eating the suggested quantity of prunes instead of the juice.

Prune juice & butter
Heated prune juice will work wonders for those who have gained even minimal benefit with prune juice at room temperature. Further, in order to turbo charge prune juice you can add a tablespoon of butter to the heated juice & drink it within 5 to 10 minutes as suggested earlier.
Adding butter will moisturize the digestive tract aiding prune juice in making it easy for the stools to pass through.

Prunes can also be consumed in various other forms like the puree made from stewed prunes to be seasoned with cinnamon, ground coriander & honey or can be served with plain yogurt. Pancakes or waffles can be topped with stewed or soaked prunes. Dried or diced prunes can also be consumed with various other dried fruits & nuts.

Prune jam
Jam is one of the best way in which your kid can also enjoy the food at the same time giving relief from the constipation problem. No kid can resist the taste of jam when prepared as given below at the same time giving additional benefits of the dry fruits.

1 Cup of prunes cut into pieces
1 Cup of other dried fruits like figs, apricots or dates also cut into pieces
2 cups of boiling water

Take all the ingredients in saucepan & cook until the water is absorbed which may take up to 15 minutes. Now pour this into a jar when it is hot & close it tightly with a lid.

The jam can be used straight away or stored in a fridge and make it as soon as the same is consumed since the dry fruits can be found through the year.

Treat constipation with Stewed prunes
People who experience irregular bowel movement frequently can gain benefit from stewed prunes. Prunes have to be sealed in an air tight container & stored in refrigerator to retain the freshness of these fruits. The dried prunes can be prepared by just soaking them up in hot water for few minutes to freshen them before stewing.

Stewed prunes
Pitted prunes – 2 cups
Take these pitted prunes in a medium sized pan & add 2 1/2 cups of water to be heated on medium flame. Turn the heat to low as soon as the water starts boiling to simmer for about 25 minutes. Check if the prunes have tuned soft and tender then remove them from heat to cool them down. Now, the prune stew is ready to taste & get relief from constipation.

Stewed prunes with orange juice
Pitted prunes – 1 Lb
Soak the pitted prunes in 2-3 cups of water & store them in refrigerator throughout the night. Take them out from the fridge the next day & add them along with water to a pan. Now, add 1/2 cup of orange juice to this & heat the prunes to bring them to boiling temperature. Now, lessen the flame & let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes to which 1/4 cup sugar can be added. Let this boil for about 2-3 minutes before turning it off the heat; allow it to cool for few minutes before eating it.

Stewed prunes in lemon juice
Prunes – 1 Cup
Take the prunes in a pan & add 1 1/2 cup of water to it. Now, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to this and leave it to boil. After it reaches the boiling point let it simmer for about 25 minutes before turning the heat off. You can have this with lemon slices once it cools down.

• Treat constipation with prunes, bran
1/4 cup of applesauce
1/4 cup of prunes
1/2 cup of bran

Mix all the ingredients & take 1-2 tablespoon of this mixture every evening directly followed by 6-8 oz cup of water or juice.

Precautions while consuming prunes:
1. Oxalates in prunes may cause problem in absorption of calcium by the body & prunes when taken in excess might solidify the body fluids. Hence, all those who have kidney or gall bladder problems are advised to avoid eating prunes.

2. Bloating, gas & stomach cramps are some side effects of eating prunes hence maintain a limit on the consumption.

3. Diarrhea may be one other problem with increased intake of prunes hence limit the consumption based on the severity of constipation.