Natural cure for diarrhea

Posted by editor07 on Monday 23 Mar 2009

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Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose or watery, unformed stools. It is a common ailment caused by dietary errors and can be acute or chronic in nature. The main causes of diarrhea include overeating, putrefaction in the intestinal tract, nervous irritability, intake of wrong foods, fermentation caused by incomplete digestion of carbohydrates, viral or bacterial infection, intestinal parasites, food allergies and intake of certain drugs. Certain organic diseases affecting the small or large intestine such as the sprue syndrome, malignant disease or ulcerative colitis can also cause diarrhea.

Chronic diarrhea can result in the weakening of the body due to loss of vitamins and other nutrients and dehydration. Diarrhea is accompanied by stomach ache, griping, nausea, high temperature, frequent passage of loose stools and loss of appetite.

Natural treatment for diarrhea

1. Carrot soup is one of the best natural remedies for treating diarrhea. It supplies water to treat dehydration, replenishes sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur and magnesium, supplies pectin and coats the intestine thereby, reducing inflammation. It moreover, prevents the multiplication of harmful intestinal bacteria and controls vomiting. Take about one pound of carrot and cook it in 5 ounces of water until it is soft. Strain and boil the pulp and add salt according to taste. Give this soup to the patient at an interval of every half an hour to treat diarrhea.

2. Nutmeg is a popular spice that is used to flavor a number of dishes across the globe. In small doses it can be given to the patient to treat diarrhea, vomiting and nausea, improve the appetite and boost digestion.

3. Apples are also highly beneficial to combat diarrhea naturally and effectively. Take 1-2 apples and cook them till they are pulpy. Add 1 tsp clarified butter, a pinch of cardamom and a pinch of nutmeg. Take this mixture 2-3 times a day to treat diarrhea.

4. Ginger is also highly beneficial in treating diarrhea. Take half tsp of ginger powder and mix it with 1 tsp raw natural sugar. Chew this mixture along with warm water, 2-3 times a day.

5. Cold raspberry leaves tea is also highly recommended for treating diarrhea. Steep around ¼ cup of finely cut raspberry leaves in one cup boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drink this decoction 5-6 times a day to control diarrhea. Raspberry leaves are rich in tannins that help in combating diarrhea because of their astringent properties.