Habitual constipation refers to long-term, chronic functional constipation, mostly in the elderly. Patients with mild constipation can try the following herbal treatments orally: 1.Wu Ren Lun Gao Wan (Daren Tang Pharmaceutical Factory) [Composition]: Di Huang, Tao Ren, Huo Ma Ren, Yu Li Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Cistanches (steamed in wine), Chen Pi, Rhubarb (steamed in wine), Angelica, Pine Nuts, supplemented with honey. Usage】To be taken orally. 1 pill once, 2 times a day. Functions】Laxative for bowel movement. Used for constipation in the elderly and weak. Indications】Habitual constipation and other cases of intestinal failure to moisten the bowel and loss of Qi descent. Contraindications】Not to be taken by pregnant women. 2.Jichuan Decoction (Jing Yue Quan Shu) [Composition] Angelica Sinensis three to five money (9-15 grams) Niubizi two money (6 grams) Herba Cistanches wine washed and salted two to three money (6-9 grams) Zedoary one and a half money (4.5 grams) Shengma five to seven points or one money (1.5-3 grams) Citrus Aurantium one money (3 grams). Usage】Take one and a half cups of water, decocted for seven minutes, before eating (Modern usage: decoction in water). Functions] Warming the kidney and benefiting the essence, moistening the intestines and opening the bowels. Indications: Kidney deficiency and constipation. Constipation, long and clear urine, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness of the head and eyes, pale tongue with white fur, sunken or thin pulse. Contraindications】Where heat hurts fluid and yin deficiency is contraindicated. It is not necessary to use Citrus aurantium in cases of severe deficiency. If the patient is deficient in qi, add 10 grams of ginseng and 18 grams of astragalus; if the kidney is deficient, remove hedgehog shell and add 18 grams of rehmannia; if the bowel is dry and constipated for a long time, remove zedoary, add 10 grams of lockjaw and 8 grams of fire marijuana. Special reminder: drug treatment is only a temporary measure, long-term reliance on laxatives will only gradually aggravate the degree of constipation, life conditioning is the fundamental treatment. If the dependence on drugs or medication is not effective, should go to a regular hospital early to identify the cause of constipation for further treatment.