Detoxification and Regulation Therapy for Senile Constipation
Senile constipation falls within the category of deficiency constipation, referring to prolonged intervals between bowel movements exceeding 48 hours, accompanied by hard stools or difficulty passing stools even when not dry.
Constipation is a common condition among the elderly, occurring at twice the rate in older adults compared to middle-aged individuals. 60% of elderly people suffer from constipation, with symptoms worsening with age. This condition often arises secondary to chronic diseases, or may be triggered or exacerbated by long-term accumulation of toxins in the body unable to be expelled through defecation, leading to or aggravating conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis, hemorrhoids, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The primary cause lies in weakened digestive function of the spleen and stomach in the elderly, resulting in insufficient propulsion and weak intestinal motility. Weak intestinal movement leads to stagnation of toxic substances in the body, forming a pathological state characterized by fundamental deficiency (spleen deficiency) and superficial excess (large intestine excess).
To address this pathological state, treatment must simultaneously tonify the organs and clear the bowels, balancing both aspects. Tonifying the organs means strengthening the spleen's transportation and transformation functions. Clearing the bowels refers to expelling accumulated toxins from the intestines. However, attention must be paid to the balance between tonification and purgation—appropriate tonification and proper purgation are essential for effectiveness. Excessive tonification may trap toxins internally ("closing the door while keeping the thief"), while excessive purgation may deplete spleen qi, failing to achieve desired results. Professor Jiang Liangduo, after nearly thirty years of dedicated research, developed the Detoxification and Beauty Capsule, embodying this therapeutic principle and achieving reliable clinical outcomes in treating senile constipation.<constipation>