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Home Remedies Index
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Natural Home Remedies for Diarrhea
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Home Remedies for Diarrhea.
Diarrhea refers to the frequent passage of loose or
watery unformed stools. Diarrhea may be acute or
chronic. Commonly known as 'loose motions', it is one of
the commonest diseases in children.
The small intestine normally gets more than ten liters of
liquid per day which comes from the diet and from
secretions of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines.
In the case of diarrhea, water is either not absorbed or is
excreted in excess. It is men sent to the colon whose
water-holding capacity is limited. Thus the urge to
defecate comes quite often.
The main causes of diarrhea are overeating or eating of
wrong foods, putrefaction of food in the intestinal tract,
fermentation caused by incomplete
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The main causes of diarrhea are overeating or eating of wrong foods, putrefaction of food in the intestinal tract,
fermentation caused by incomplete carbohydrate digestion, nervous irritability, use of antibiotic drugs, and
excessive intake of laxatives. Other causes include parasites, germs, virus, bacteria, or a poison which has
entered into the body through food, water, or air; allergies to certain substances or even common foods such as
milk, wheat, eggs, and sea foods; emotional strain or stress in adults and fright in children. Certain organic
diseases affecting the intestines may also lead to diarrhea.
Diarrhea Relief with Buttermilk:
Buttermilk is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of diarrhea. Buttermilk is the residual milk
left after the fat has been removed from curd by churning. It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora. The acid in
the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria. Buttermilk may be taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a
day for controlling this disease.
Diarrhea Relief with Carrot Soup:
Carrot soup is another effective home remedy for diarrhea. It supplies water to combat dehydration; replenishes
sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, and magnesium; supplies pectin; and coats the intestine to
allay inflammation. It also checks the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and prevents vomiting. Half a kilogram
of carrots may be cooked in 150 ml of water until they become soft. The pulp should be strained and , enough
boiled water added to it to make a liter. Three-quarters of a tablespoon of salt may be added. This soup should
be given in small amounts to the patient every half an hour.
Diarrhea Home Remedy with Mint:
Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea. One teaspoon of fresh mint juice, mixed with a teaspoon
each of lime juice and honey, can be given thrice daily with excellent results in the treatment of this disease.
Diarrhea Home Remedy with Pomegranate:
The pomegranate has proved beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea on account of its astringent properties. If
the patient develops weakness due to profuse and continuous purging, he should repeatedly be given about 50
ml of pomegranate juice to drink. This will control the diarrhea.
Diarrhea Home Remedy with Turmeric:
Turmeric has proved to be another valuable home remedy for diarrhea. It is a very useful intestinal antiseptic. It
is also a gastric stimulant and tonic. One teaspoon of fresh turmeric rhizome juice or one teaspoon of dry
rhizome powder may be taken in one cup of buttermilk or plain water.
Diarrhea Home Remedy with Tomato:
A glass of fresh tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, taken in the morning, also proves beneficial.
Diarrhea Relief with Apple and Milk
Simmer 1 pared apple in 1 cup of milk until very soft. Put apple and milk mixture in the blender and blend until
smooth. Drink 12 cup after every bowel movement until relief is obtained.
Diarrhea Relief with Allspice
Put a pinch of allspice in 1 cup of warm water. Add honey and drink after every bowel movement.
Diarrhea Relief with Nutmeg:
Heat 1 cup of milk. Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg. Stir well and drink warm. Do this every hour until relief is obtained.
Honey may be added if desired.
Diarrhea Relief with Fenugreek:
Fenugreek leaves are useful in diarrhea. One teaspoon of seeds which have been boiled and fried in butter
should be taken with a cup of buttermilk twice daily. They are valuable in allaying biliousness. The seeds are also
beneficial in the treatment of this disease.
Diarrhea Relief with Apple:
Peel, core, and puree an apple in the blender. Grate if you do not have a blender. Give 1 apple every 2 hours,
while withholding all other food during treatment.
Diarrhea Relief with Ginger:
In case of diarrhea caused by indigestion, dry or fresh ginger is very useful A piece of dry ginger should be
powdered along with a crystal of rock salt, and quarter of a teaspoon of this powder should be taken with small
piece of jaggery. It will bring quick relief as ginger, being carminative, aids digestion by stimulating the
gastrointestinal tract.
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Diarrhea Treatment with Plantain Infusion
Plantain is easy to find, so dry plenty of it. It has many uses. The
ribbed plantain is the best for medicinal use, so try to collect only
that kind.
This recipe is good for treating diarrhea. Pour 1 cup boiling water
over 4 tablespoons dried plantain leaves. Cover and steep 20 minute.
Strain and sweeten. Drink in 1/2 cup doses every 2 hours until relief is
obtained.
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