Herbs for Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of stools or the passage of loose, watery stools.

It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of a variety of disorders.

It's usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection.

Other causes include stress, dietary changes and other more serious disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.

Herbal Remedies For Diarrhea

AGRIMONY Especially effective for children if given as a tea at first sign of symptoms.

BILBERRY Helps prevent fluid from entering intestines.

CAYENNE Capsules once or twice a day helps stop loose stools.

FENUGREEK Tea helps relieve fever, soothes intestines.

MARSHMALLOW ROOT Soothing to stomach & intestines.

PSYLLIUM SEED Bulking agent, absorbs water from stool.

PAU D' ARCO Is taken as a tea or mashed with ripe banana.

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