Constipation is caused due to an aggravated Vata Dosha. This can be due to the frequent consumption of junk food, excess intake of coffee or tea, sleeping late at night, stress and depression. All these factors aggravate Vata in the large intestine and cause constipation. Dates help correct constipation due to its Vata balancing and Rechana (laxative) properties. It removes excessive dryness from the intestine, adds bulk to the stool and helps in easy expulsion.