The treatment of stubborn constipation belongs to the category of Chinese medicine “constipation”, according to the identification, you can take hemp seed kernel pills, astragalus soup, jichuan decoction, etc., the specific selection of medication should be decided by a Chinese medicine practitioner after the identification.
1. Hemp Seed Pill: This formula is composed of hemp seed kernel, peony, hedgehog and so on, with the effect of moistening the intestines and draining heat, and promoting the flow of qi and laxative. It can be used to treat dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines, constipation of the spleen, symptoms such as dry stools and frequent urination.
2. Astragalus Soup: This formula is composed of Astragalus, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Flos Magnoliae, and honey, with the function of tonifying the spleen, benefiting the lungs, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation. It can be used for treating Qi deficiency and secretion, symptoms include dry or non-dry stools, difficult to pass stools although there is a desire to pass stools, sweating and shortness of breath when exerting efforts, weakness after passing stools, white face and fatigue (lack of spirit), and tiredness and laziness of limbs.
3. Jichuan Decoction: This formula is composed of Cistanches, Angelica sinensis, Achyranthes bidentata, Citrus aurantium dulcis, etc. Its effects are warming the kidney and benefiting the vital essence, moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels. It can be used in treating Yang deficiency and secretion, with symptoms such as dry or non-dry stools, difficulty in passing stools, long and clear urination, whitish color (white with no luster), lack of warmth in the limbs, cold pain in the abdomen, and soreness and coldness in the waist and knees.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of the above remedies are not clear, if you need to use the medicine, you should do so under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, do not blindly use the medicine on your own, in order to avoid adverse consequences.