Diarrhea
Diarrhea is an inflammation or irritation of the intestine, usually resulting from a bacterial or viral infection. Another common cause is eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
Changes in diet can cause digestive disturbances and changes in stool, as can parasitic infections. Diarrhea can also be a symptom of a gastrointestinal disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, Crohn's disease.
Useful Herbs & Supplements for Diarrhea
The following teas contain tannins that have a binding effect on the mucous membranes in the intestine and help the body absorb fluids:
Sipping these teas throughout the day will also help replenish lost fluids and help prevent dehydration. Plus they contain lots of vitamins and minerals in a highly assimilable form.
Psyllium absorbs excess fluid in the intestine and adds bulk to the stool.
Acidophilus works to restore levels of healthy bacteria to the intestine which can depleted with the antibiotic use.
Homeopathy for Diarrhea Arsenicum album is indicated for urging, but painless diarrhea with burning in anus and abdomen. Nausea, foul watery stool with dark mucus. Exhaustion, chills, emaciation, burning thirst, anxiety, and restlessness.
Sulphur is indicated for violent, urgent diarrhea with weak bowels and anal sphincter, constant urging, colic, itching, burning, crawling sensations. Undigested, mushy, frothy stools with the smell of rotten eggs. Bad body odor.
What Else You Can Do One of the oldest folk remedies for diarrhea is bananas. Offer some mashed bananas, a few bites at a time throughout the day. Make sure to get plenty of liquids to replenish lost fluids and prevent dehydration.
The information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only, and not as any form of medical advice. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider.
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