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Homeopathy can significantly reduce the number of days adults and children suffer from acute diarrhea, and also help to resolve cases of chronic diarrhea.

An herbal program for diarrhea might include anti-diarrhetic herbs, demulcent, soothing herbs, and intestinal anti-inflammatories.

To most persons, diarrhea means an increased frequency or softer consistency of bowel movements; however, the medical definition is more exact than this. Diarrhea best correlates with an increase in )....

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be effectively used to control both acute and chronic cases of diarrhea through the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Blackberry root bark is highly astringent and is used successfully for diarrhea and dysentery and also for atonic conditions of the intestines. Blackberry root and root bark are also used in syrups and cordials for easing diarrhea. Blackberry has a taste of ASTRINGENT, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Research indicates that homeopathy can be effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by reducing stress, alleviating the abnormal hypersensitivity of the bowels and relieving the symptoms of bowel hypermotility.

Homeopathy is a safe treatment for the uncomfortable but temporary symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and sweating that often accompany food poisoning.

Black walnut is an astringent and cooling herb commonly used for diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation. It is also used to help treat candida infections. Due to its high tannin and napthaquinone (juglone) content, it is used internally as an anthelmintic and externally for ringworm. Black walnut is useful when traveling to areas where food or water may contain bacteria or parasites, which can cause nausea, abdominal pains, and diarrhea. Black Walnut has a taste of BITTER and a temperatur

Gastroenteritis is a general term for infection or irritation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestine. It is frequently referred to as stomach or intestinal flu, although the in....

Cranesbill is an astringent, styptic herb given for diarrhea and external bleeding. It is sometime mixed with other herbs for internal bleeding and is used as a douche for leukorrea and topically for hemorrhoids. Cranesbill has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of NEUTRAL.

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The treatment principal is to use anti-inflammatory and soothing bowel herbs, anti-parasitic herbs, and anti-diarrhetic herbs.

Bistort root is highly astringent, and is used for diarrhea and hemorrhaging. The decoction is used as a mouthwash for gum problems, and the powder is sprinkled on wounds externally to stop bleeding. P. bistortoides is a common native U.S. species that can be used similarly. Other dose forms: use as a wash for mouth problems or sore throat; 1 tsp/cup of water. Bistort has a taste of ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.

This wild plant contains tannins and is used as an astringent for diarrhea and hemorrhage. It is mildly diuretic and is indicated for urinary gravel or stones, kidney or bladder infections, and painful urination. In Chinese medicine knotweed is employed as a diuretic, to regulate urination, and expel worms. Knotweed has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COLD.

Self-heal is used internally and externally for wounds, burns, and rashes. It is taken for mild hemorrhages, diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis, and fluid retention. Self-heal is a reputed eye remedy, taken internally for conjunctivitis, redness, and tired or strained eyes. In Chinese medicine it is traditionally used for goiter or swollen glands, conjunctivitis, carbuncles, and eye inflammation. Self-heal has a taste of SALTY, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Proper diet and nutrition are important factors in the treatment and management of colitis and Crohn's disease, helping to control diarrhea and rectal bleeding that result in the loss of fluids, nutrients, and electrolytes from the body.

Most forms of chemotherapy result in eating problems that can interfere with proper nutrition and health; eating right can help to improve your health during treatment.

Rhatany is an astringent herb used externally for gum problems (sore, spongy, red) and internally for sore throat (as a gargle), diarrhea, and hemorrhage. It is applied locally for hemorrhoids and wounds. Rhatany is one of the more powerful herbal styptics and can be applied to a cut or extracted tooth to stop bleeding. Try brushing the gums with 10 drops of rhatany tincture in a little water. A few commercial herbal mouthwashes contain rhatany as an ingredient, possibly blended with myrrh, p

Alum root is a strong astringent used to stop the bleeding of cuts, superficial abrasions, and ulcers on the lips. It is used in dilute form as a mouthwash or gargle and has been effective for mouth and throat ulcers. Internally, it is useful as a tea or in capsules to help ease diarrhea, for loose bowels, and for excessive mucus in the urinary tract accompanied by frequent urination. Caution: Alum root can cause gastrointestinal irritation if taken in large amounts. Alum root has a taste of

Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment. It is then trem....