"Yes, ghee at night helps soften stools & relieve chronic constipation. Usually 1â2 tsp (not tbsp) with warm food/milk is safe. Dose varies per personâs digestion & health. I suggest you consult me for a personalized plan."
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Yes you can take 1 tablespoon of cow ghee at night with lukewarm water
It will help you out
And know your body constitution frst
If vata is increased in your body thn diet should be taken accordingly
Next Steps
should drink plenty of water , high fibrous diet , should walk 30 mins post dinner , try to sleep on time
Health Tips
you can consult for the root cause of constipation
Yes, ghee can be helpful for hard stool/constipation, especially if taken at night with dinner or before sleep.
Why it helps ?
In Ayurveda, ghee is considered Vata-pacifying and a natural anulomana (mild laxative).
It lubricates the intestines, softens stools, and supports smooth evacuation & nourishes the colon (pakvashaya), which is the main seat of Vata.
& Regarding how much is safe for consumption:
Usually 1 teaspoon (5 ml) to 1 tablespoon (10-15 ml approx) daily is enough.
You can start with 1 teaspoon at dinner mixed in warm food or with a cup of warm milk.If stools remain hard, you can increase up to 1 tablespoon.
Next Steps
[ Results would be better if you take it in morning before brkfst]
Do you want me to also give you an Ayurvedic stool-softening diet plan (foods to add/avoid) along with ghee use?
Health Tips
Precautions:
Avoid excess (more than 2 tbsp/day) if you have obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol, or fatty liver.
Always take warm ghee (not cold or raw from fridge).
For chronic constipation, other supportive measures like warm water in the morning, fiber-rich diet, and triphala at night may be more effective.
Yes and one table spoon is enough
But why are you not looking for the exact cause of your suffering…now a days constipation is one of the major problem which make people life harder to live..and chronic constipation may lead to lack of sleep, chest pain, asthma, lack of concentration, confidence, skin issues, abdominal pain, lack of social interaction, loss of memory, body pain, hair problems..
If chronic constipation den take this seriously, bcz underlying cause may be serious and in later stage u may suffer from ulcer and remember ulcer more than 3 times increases risk of developing Cancer..
Constipation cause may be :
Autoimmune disease ( ibd, ibs )
Where there is inflammation in gut that result harden stool n there is poor digestion n absorption..
Vagus nerve dysfunction
Sedentary life styl
Vitamin d3 deficiency
Any many more
Constipation is symptoms not the disease
So ask doctor to make Diagnosis n treat you before you lost your productive life ..
Butter , egg n d 3 helps a lot in constipation
Fibre cause more problems in some cases due to weak digestive system
For details abt medicine , diet to follow
Food to avoid n lifestyle consult..
Next Steps
If You are fed up of constipation den it’s high time to meet a right doctor at right time to show you right direction n make correct diagnosis n cure you to stay healthy n to live a productive life
Acharya charaka has mentioned ghee as Nitya rasayana ( 1 table spoon of ghee daily will help you built or in the formation of rasa, rakta, mamsa etc., tissues).
For chronic hard stool -
1. Need to be assessed causes of hard stool since how many years ....
2. Since there is no clear history.... Proper diagnosis is difficult.
3. Right now 1 table spoon of ghee with warm milk early in the morning for 7 days and give gap for other 7 days and again continue for other 7 days.... Will help you to loose your hard stool....
4. If that was not working u should take Eranda tailam for hard stool after having proper diagnosis by Ayurveda physician......
5. Kindly consult before using anything by own
Yes ð â consuming **ghee at dinner time** can be very helpful for **chronic hard stools** in Ayurveda.
### ð Why ghee helps?
* It is a natural **VataâPitta pacifier** â reduces dryness in the intestines.
* Acts as a **mild natural laxative** â softens stool and eases passage.
* Nourishes intestinal lining â prevents recurrence of fissure/constipation.
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### â How to take ghee for constipation
* **Quantity**: 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon daily (start small, adjust as per digestion).
* **Method**:
* Mix in **warm milk at night** â classical Ayurvedic remedy for constipation.
* Or take with **warm water** after dinner.
* If digestion is weak â start with **1 tsp only**, increase gradually.
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### â ï¸ Safety
* Safe for daily use if you **donât have obesity, uncontrolled cholesterol, fatty liver, or weak digestion (Ajeerna)**.
* Too much ghee (>2 tbsp daily) may cause heaviness, indigestion, or loose motions.
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ð For **chronic hard stool**, best result comes from **combination**:
* **Ghee at night**
* *****churna (½â1 tsp with warm water before bed)** for regular cleansing
* More **warm water, soaked raisins, figs** daily
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⨠So yes, **1 tsp â 1 tbsp ghee at night** is safe and effective for hard stools.
Would you like me to suggest a **complete Ayurvedic daily routine for smooth bowel movement**, so your constipation doesnât return again?
Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine.
Consult me personally for details.
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