Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems that affects people of all ages, with a prevalence of about 15 to 20% of the population.
It causes important family and social effects and is important because of the long-term complications such as hemorrhoids and fissures in the patient.
Important causes of constipation include low-fiber foods, low-fluid intake, sedentary lifestyle, improper use of laxatives, and the use of certain medications (such as painkillers, diuretics, and antihistamines).
Diseases such as diabetes and hypothyroidism can also cause constipation.
Recent studies have shown that the information available in traditional medicine can significantly increase the chances of finding effective pharmaceutical compounds, and Barij laxative syrup has been extracted from the sources of traditional Iranian medicine using the same strategy.
This medicine has ingredients such as violet, jujube, espresso, apricot, rose, borage and red sugar, each of which has documents entitled "Tillin, laxative or Tillin stomach" in the reference books of traditional medicine.
It is introduced as a suitable and uncomplicated laxative (unlike common laxatives that have side effects). Despite its mucilage and polysaccharide compounds, this product shows desirable and safe laxative effects.