Herbal and Ayurvedic Treatment for Diarrhea

The vata type of diarrhea is characterized byofdiarrhea. Dill oil is so mild that it is also an ingredient
abdominal cramping andgas in the abdomen. Theused in themedicines for treating baby colic.
stools contain more water and less fecalmatter. The11. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
pitta type of diarrhea show yellowish stools whichFenugreek seeds are useful in the treatment of
have anoffensive odor. The kapha type of diarrhea isdigestive problems including diarrhea.
whitish in color withcopious water and little mucus.12. Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)
(1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of DiarrheaKnown as amalaki in Hindi, this is the third ingredient in
1. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)thepreparation of Triphala. It is the richest source of
The bark of the arjuna tree is useful in the treatmentvitamin C in theworld.
of diarrhea.The bark is taken as a decoction in(2) Dietary Treatments for Diarrhea
dosages of 15 to 30 grams per day.Fasting is the first step in the Ayurvedic treatment of
2. Babul (Acacia arabica)diarrhea. Atthis time warm water should be drunk
The babul tree is very useful in preventing diarrhea.throughout the day. This helps toflush out the toxins in
Each part ofthe babul tree is useful. Its leaves can bethe bowels as much as possible.
taken as a mixed dose withblack cumin seeds, its bark(3) Ayurvedic Treatment for Diarrhea
can be taken as an infusion with water andeven itsOnce the causative dosha is identified, the treatment is
gum can be taken as a syrup.done according to type.
3. Bael (Aegle marmelos)1. For vata type of diarrhea, the medicine of choice
Bael is very effective for the treatment of diarrheaisKutajarishta. It is taken in quantities of 15 ml thrice a
which is notaccompanied by fever. The unripe orday forfifteen days.
half-ripe fruit is eaten for bestresults.2. For pitta type of diarrhea, the medicine of choice is
4. Banyan (Ficus bengalensis)Bilwadichoorna. It is taken in a teaspoonful amount
The buds of the banyan trees are the beneficial parts.thrice a day for fifteendays.
These must besoaked in water overnight and the3. For kapha type of diarrhea, two medicines are
infusion must be taken in the morning.usually prescribed.One is the Gangadhara choorna,
5. Belleric Myroblan (Terminalia belerica)which is taken in 1 gram amount twice aday for fifteen
Known as bahera in Hindi, this is one of the ingredientsdays. The other is Jatiphaladi vati, which is taken in250
of theextremely useful Triphala. The pulp of its fruit ismilligrams amount twice a day for fifteen days.
taken to cure moststomach problems, including(4) Home Medications
indigestion and diarrhea.1. Mix equal parts of the babul tree with black cumin
6. Bishop's Weed (Trachyspermum ammi)seeds. Take this in dosages of 12 grams thrice a day.
The oil extracted from the seeds of the Bishop's2. Prepare an infusion of cinnamon in water and boil it.
weed is useful inthe treatment of diarrhea. Just two toThis mustbe taken half an hour after meals. It takes
three drops of this oil perdosage is sufficient.care of almost alldigestive problems and also relieves
7. Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)flatulence.
Black nightshade leaves are used in the treatment of3. Mix some tender curry leaves with honey and take
diarrhea. Theleaves are taken in the form of anthem early inthe morning. If there is vomiting, then the
infusion with the juice of otherliquids.bark of this tree must betaken.
8. Butea (Butea monosperma)4. Grind the seeds of the Indian plum (jamun) and
The butea tree yields a gum which is beneficial in themango into a finepowder. Take two teaspoonfuls of
treatment ofdiarrhea. It is especially useful in womenthis powder mixture in a glass ofbuttermilk. This
and children that aresuffering from diarrhea.treatment gives quick results.
9. Chebulic Myroblan (Terminalia chebula)5. Boil raw bananas and peel them. Put some ghee in
Known as harad in Hindi, it is the second ingredient ofa vessel and putsome pieces of cloves in them. Put
Triphala.The pulp of the unripe fruit of this plant is giventhe bananas in them. Then introducecurds, coriander,
along with honeyfor better results.turmeric and salt. This will be a very tasty bananadish
10. Dill (Anethum sowa)which has special effects on the treatment of diarrhea.
The oil obtained from the dill is used for the treatment