Nursing and External Applications for Constipation

Elke Kaschdailewitsch

Last update: 18.07.2019

Nursing measures

Ground psyllium husks: 2 tsp. in 250 ml liquid
(not for opiate-induced constipation) 

Milk and honey enema: 3 tsp. honey in 500 ml warm milk
For instructions, see: https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/m-h-einlauf.php?locale=en 

External applications

Abdominal compresses with chamomile tea
have a warming and antispasmodic effect

Liver compresses with yarrow tea at midday
warm through and stimulate the digestive process
See: http://www.pflege-vademecum.de/schafgarben_leberwickel.php?locale=en

Abdominal compresses with Oxalis, Folium 20% tincture (Weleda)
For instructions, see: http://www.pflege-vademecum.de/oxalis_essenz_bauchwickel.php?locale=en  

Abdominal compresses with Oxalis e planta tota W 10%, Oleum
relaxing, decongestive, stimulates elimination

Abdominal compresses with anise caraway fennel tea
relieving, soothing for spastic constipation

Rhythmical embrocation of the thighs with Oxalis, Folium 10% ointment WELEDA or Lavender 10% oil WALA, WELEDA
stimulates elimination

Rhythmical embrocation of the abdomen with Melissa oil WALA
has a calming and relaxing effect 

Research news

Phase IV trial: Kalium phosphoricum comp. versus placebo in irritability and nervousness 
In a new clinical study, Kalium phosphoricum comp. (KPC) versus placebo was tested in 77 patients per group. In a post-hoc analysis of intra-individual differences after 6 weeks treatment, a significant advantage of KPC vs. placebo was shown for characteristic symptoms of nervous exhaustion and nervousness (p = 0.020, p = 0.045 respectively). In both groups six adverse events (AE) were assessed as causally related to treatment (severity mild or moderate). No AE resulted in discontinuation in treatment. KPC could therefore be a beneficial treatment option for symptomatic relief of neurasthenia. The study has been published open access in Current Medical Research and Opinion
https://doi.org/10.1080/03007995.2023.2291169.


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