Loose motion, or chronic diarrhea, is frequent passing of watery stools along with mild to severe abdominal cramping. There can be various reasons for loose motions including eating spicy and oily food, frequently eating outside, drinking dirty water, eating unhygienically prepared food or due to some form of microbial infection of the digestive organs.
The condition can be rather uncomfortable and also embarrassing if you are out with family or friends. Although it is not a serious form of medical condition but it should be treated in order to get rid of the uncomfortable and painful feeling. Herbs can help treat loose motion to a considerable extent. However, if the diarrhea is accompanied with passing of blood and fever then consult a doctor immediately.
5 Useful Herbal Remedies For Loose Motion
Astringent Herbs
There are certain herbs like blackberry leaf and raspberry leaf that have astringent or drying properties. These help dry out the membranes present in the intestine and decrease the quantity of water and mucus that is secreted from the body during loose motions.
Prepare herbal tea by adding 1 ½ teaspoon of either blackberry leaf or raspberry leaf in a cup of water and boil for 7-10 minutes. Strain and drink the tea after it comes down to warm temperature. Consume the tea every 30 minutes to treat loose motions.
Pepper And Kelp
Black pepper and kelp have proven to be useful in the treatment of loose motions especially those caused by drinking unpurified water. Combination of the two herbs helps flush out the toxins and the bacteria responsible for the condition.
In two cups of water add 1 ½ teaspoon kelp powder and 3 teaspoons black pepper powder. Boil for 5-7 minutes and drink the tea at least four times during the day.
Chamomile
Chamomile is an excellent herb for treating problems of the digestive system including stomach cramps, loose motions and indigestion. The soothing and mildly drying effects of chamomile are very beneficial in the treatment of loose motions.
Chamomile tea bags are easily available in most herbal stores and should be used as per directions on the box. Drink 3-4 cups of chamomile tea for treating loose motions.
Carob
Carob is an herbal extract taken from the carob tree that is a native of the Mediterranean region. The herb contains plenty of tannins that keep the mucus membranes bound instead of allowing them to disintegrate and pass out of the body along with bowel movements.
This greatly helps reduce the frequency and intensity of the loose motions as well as treats the condition completely. Carob supplements or the powdered form of the herb can be safely used by both adults and children.
Psyllium
Psyllium is one herb that is high on the quantity of soluble fiber and is therefore, widely used in the treatment of loose motions as well as acute diarrhea.
Consumption of fiber leads the fiber to absorb the extra fluid floating in the stool fiber is what gives the stool its bulk allowing for easier movements of the bowel. Take 9-10 grams of pysillium supplement in order to treat loose motions.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
