Constipation troubles? Rhubarb to the rescue!

**Enthusiastic Netizen (Username: Upside-Down Onion, QQ: 849808461):** Hello, Teacher Hu. My wife has suffered from constipation for many years. She has tried various medications, but the effects have been inconsistent, sometimes better, sometimes worse, causing her great distress. In severe cases, she breaks out in a sweat during bowel movements and has experienced anal fissures several times. A few years ago, my elderly father remembered a folk remedy that worked well for him and shared it with us. (In early May 2009, we bought 0.5 yuan worth of rhubarb from a pharmacy, used it once, and it cured her. Since then, she hasn’t taken any medication, and her bowel movements have been normal.) Years of constipation pain were resolved so simply. Friends suffering from constipation might want to give this a try—it’s inexpensive, fast-acting, convenient, and practical. Constipation refers to dry, hard, or infrequent stools, or difficulty in passing stools. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that internal heat, gastrointestinal heat accumulation, or insufficient qi and blood leading to a lack of intestinal lubrication can all cause constipation. **Method:** Take 5-10 grams of rhubarb, grind it into powder, mix it with vinegar to form a thin paste, place it in the center of a medicated plaster, and apply it to the Yongquan acupoint (located on the soles of both feet). Remove after 10-15 hours. Generally, one application is effective, and two to three applications can cure the condition. This method helps clear heat, reduce stagnation, and promote bowel movements. **Similar Remedy Shared by a Reader:** Rhubarb can effectively treat long-term constipation in just one application.