Diarrhoea treatment using Mint
Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea. 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.
Diarrhoea treatment using Bottle Gourd
The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe
diarrhoea. A glass of plain juice with a pinch of salt should be taken every day in
treating this condition.
Diarrhoea treatment using Drumstick Leaves
The juice of fresh leaves of drumstick is also valuable in diarrhoea. A teaspoon of
this juice, mixed with a teaspoon of honey and a glass of tender coconut water,
can be given two to three times as a herbal medicine in the treatment of
diarrhoea.
Diarrhoea treatment using Pomegranate
The pomegranate has proved beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea 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 diarrhoea.
Diarrhoea treatment using Mango Seeds
Mango seeds are valuable in diarrhoea. The seeds should be collected during
the mango season, dried in the shade and powdered, and kept stored for use as
a medicine when required. A dose of about one and a half to two grams with or
without honey, should be administered twice daily.
Diarrhoea treatment using Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are helpful in the treatment of this condition. Two tablespoons of
the seeds should be lightly roasted in a frying pan. They should then be ground
into a fine powder and mixed with one tablespoon of cow's ghee. The mass
should be divided into three parts and each part should be taken with half a cup
of boiled goat's milk thrice daily for six days by the patients. It acts as an
excellent medicine in this condition.
Diarrhoea treatment using Turmeric
Turmeric has proved to be another valuable home remedy for diarrhoea. 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.
Diarrhoea treatment using Rice
Rice is useful in treating diarrhoea in children. A teaspoon of powder of charred
parboiled rice, mixed with a glass of buttermilk, should be given in does of thirty
grams every half an hour. This will bring excellent results.
Diarrhoea treatment using Other Remedies
Cooked or baked apples are good for diarrhoea. The cooking process softens the
cellulose. Much of its value as a regulating material is thus lost and it is effective
in looseness of the bowels. A glass of fresh tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of
salt and pepper, taken in the morning, also proves beneficial. Other starchy
liquids such as arrowroot water, barley water, and coconut water are also useful