30 Home Remedies That Work Magically for Diarrhea

1. Lemon: Squeeze a lemon into a cup of water and drink it five times a day to help with diarrhea, especially if it’s spasmodic or amoebic.
2. Mango: Mix 1/2 cup of sweet mango juice with 25g of curd and 1 tsp of ginger juice. It’s great for chronic diarrhea, dyspeptic residue, and piles.
3. Amla: Take 1/2 tsp of amla powder with a pinch of black salt mixed in water to relieve diarrhea.
4. Rose Apple: Grind two and a half leaves of a rose apple tree with a little rock salt, make pills, and take one in the morning and one in the evening for quick relief from diarrhea.
5. Pomegranate: Roast pomegranate with clay, extract the seeds, and mix the juice with honey to cure all types of diarrhea. Or, boil dried pomegranate rind with cloves, strain, and take it in three doses for amoebic conditions.
6. Bottle Gourd: Mix bottle gourd with curd for effective relief from diarrhea.
7. Mint Leaves: Drink 1/2 cup of mint juice every two hours to soothe diarrhea.
8. Rice: Use boiled rice water, known as “maand,” as it’s helpful for diarrhea. Boil rice powder in water, strain, add a pinch of salt, and drink it. It’s especially useful for children. Mix rice with curd for a good diet during diarrhea.
9. Poppy Seeds: Mix 2 tsp of poppy seeds with water and 1/4 cup of curd, taking it twice a day to relieve dysentery, spasms, and diarrhea.
10. Coriander: Grind green coriander leaves with black salt and black pepper for an easily digestible paste. Heat coriander powder and take a tsp at a time with water. For amoebic and spasm-related diarrhea, mix sugar candy with the coriander concoction. If diarrhea occurs after meals, mix black salt with coriander powder and take it with cold water.
11. Water: Prevent dehydration in children with a homemade solution of clean water, sugar, and salt (ORS). Feed it to kids in small, frequent intervals to help them recover from diarrhea.

To prepare ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)

• Take a glass or 200 ml. of clean drinking water.
• Pour the water into a clean bigger utensil.
• Add a pinch of salt with clean hands.
• Stir with a clean spoon so that salt fully dissolves in the water.
• Taste the solution to ascertain that it is no more salty than tears.
• Now mix a tsp. of sugar in the water.
• Stir with a spoon to dissolve the sugar. If sugar is not available, you may use jaggery.
• After every loose motion, give half to one glass of it to the patient to be sipped slowly.

ORS is also available in readymade packets. The contents of one packet are to be dissolved in one liter of water.

12. Peepal (Fig Tree Leaves): Chew five peepal tree leaves or boil them in water and drink the boiled water to cure diarrhea.
13. Banana: Eating two bananas with curd for a few days helps relieve diarrhea, dysentery, and irregular bowels.
14. Guava: Boil tender guava leaves in water to cure chronic diarrhea.
15. Papaya: Boil raw papaya in water to alleviate chronic diarrhea.
16. Carrots: They help with chronic diarrhea and diarrhea caused by dyspepsia.
17. Onion: Grind onions and apply the paste on the navel for relief. Or, mix opium with onion juice and drink it for immediate relief from diarrhea and spasms.
18. Red Lentils and Rice: This makes a good diet for diarrhea and dysentery patients.
19. Buttermilk: Combine 125ml of buttermilk with 12g of honey for relief from diarrhea.
20. Clarified Butter: Take a tsp of clarified butter in half a glass of hot water twice daily to relieve diarrhea. Adjust the quantity for children.
21. Aniseed: Grind roasted and unroasted aniseed with sugar candy. For children, boil aniseed in water, add black salt, and give it in small amounts thrice a day.
22. Nutmeg: Grate dried ginger and nutmeg with water and give it to the patient thrice a day, especially for children.
23. Cinnamon: Take 2g of cinnamon powder with water to check diarrhea.
24. Basil: The decoction of basil leaves helps with diarrhea. Taking 10g of basil leaf juice is highly useful for stomach disorders.
25. Alum Salt: Mix alum salt with opium and give a minute quantity to the patient twice a day for diarrhea relief.
26. Cumin Seeds: Roast cumin seeds, mix them with honey and take it four times a day for watery stools. Buttermilk with roasted cumin seeds and black salt after meals helps.
27. Ginger: Sip hot water with ginger juice every hour for diarrhea relief.
28. Sugar and Salt Solution: Keep the patient hydrated by giving water with a pinch of salt and sugar.
29. Walnut: If the diarrhea is spasmodic, grind two walnuts with water and apply it to the navel.
30. Fruits: Use orange juice mixed with milk, apple juice, or peeled apples for children to manage and cure diarrhea.

Remember, these remedies can be highly effective, but consult a doctor if the condition persists or worsens. Your common sense and care can save a life!

“Diarrhea (also known as Loose motion) is when you experience extremely thin and watery stool with frequent toilet visits. It occurs mostly during the summer season. It is not a disease but a sign that something is not right with your body.”

The intestine has a slimy layer that makes a special juice to help digest food. If food doesn’t get digested properly, it can lead to diarrhea. Normally, this slimy layer reabsorbs the juice it makes during digestion. But sometimes, it can’t reabsorb it, and that’s when you get diarrhea.

• Bad Eating Choices: Stuff like greasy, fried food, overdoing it at mealtime, or eating food that’s gone bad can give you diarrhea.
• Laxatives and Ice: Using laxatives or going overboard with ice can also cause the runs.
• Pesky Worms and Spicy Stuff: Having pesky worms in your belly or chowing down on super spicy food might make you run for the bathroom.
• Sleep Schedule: Staying up all night messes with your digestion and could lead to diarrhea.
• Constipation to Diarrhea: Sometimes, when you’re constipated, it can suddenly switch to diarrhea.
• Emotions: Feeling scared, sad, or stressed out can affect your stomach and lead to tummy troubles.
• Weather Changes: Sudden weather shifts can mess with your digestion.
• Bile Levels: Having too much or too little bile in your gut can also make you dash to the restroom.

• Runny Poop: Diarrhea means you have watery, loose poop, and it often happens multiple times a day.
• Tummy Aches: You might get cramps or discomfort in your belly when you have diarrhea.
• Sudden Rush: It can hit you out of nowhere – a strong, urgent need to use the toilet.
• Feeling Queasy: Sometimes, diarrhea comes with a sick feeling in your stomach, like you might throw up.
• Thirsty and Dry: All that extra bathroom time can make you thirsty, and your mouth might feel dry. You might also notice your pee turning a darker yellow.
• Feeling Tired: Diarrhea can leave you feeling worn out and weak, especially if it sticks around for a while.
• Low Fever: In some cases, you could have a slight fever along with diarrhea.
• Unusual Stuff in Poop: Sometimes, you might see blood or mucus in your diarrhea, which can be a sign of an underlying problem.

• Mother Milk: If you’re a new mother, breastfeeding is like a superpower. It keeps your baby strong and helps avoid nasty tummy troubles.
• Avoid Bottles: Instead of using bottles, grab a bowl and a spoon to feed your little one. It’s neater and safer.
• Clean Water Rules: Always cover your drinking water and use a mug with a handle to pour it. Hygiene matters!
• Good Water Sources: Make sure the water you sip is from a clean, trustworthy place.
• Guard Your Food: Keep your meals covered and fly-free. Those little critters can carry germs.
• Bye-bye to Spoiled Food: Don’t munch on old, icky food or fruit that flies have partied on.
• Handwash: Before chowing down, give your hands a good wash. It’s a simple way to stay healthy.

Bonus Tip:

Magic Water: Boil a liter of water until it’s one-fourth the size, then strain it through a clean cloth. Drink it lukewarm. It can help with diarrhea, bring back your appetite, and ease stomachaches, constipation, hiccups, and throwing up.

• Spicy Stuff: Let’s give your tummy a break from those fiery, hot foods.
• Greasy Goodies: It’s best to say “no thanks” to fried and super oily snacks and dishes.
• Dairy Dilemma: Hold off on the milk, cheese, and ice cream, especially if your tummy doesn’t agree with dairy.
• Sneaky Sweeteners: Be a little cautious with sugar substitutes, like the ones hiding in sugar-free gum and candies.
• Rough Fiber Foods: Give your belly a rest from heavy-duty fiber foods like whole grains, raw veggies, and bran.
• Alcohol Adventure: Alcohol can be a bit rough on your tummy and make your diarrhea worse, so maybe skip it for now.
• Tangy Citrus: Oranges, grapefruits, and their zesty juices might not be your stomach’s best buddies when it’s feeling sensitive.