Let's speak openly, most articles, when describing medical symptoms, first of all paint a negative picture of what is happening. When it comes to diarrhea, in most texts you will find: “see a doctor as soon as possible,” “see an ambulance immediately,” etc.
Indeed, there are types in which there is only one way out - immediate hospitalization. Therefore, before describing herbs for diarrhea, we will tell you which ones are dangerous and which ones can be treated perfectly at home with dietary adjustments and the use of folk remedies.
What is diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a pathological condition in which the patient experiences frequent (more than 2 times a day) bowel movements. In this case, the stool becomes watery and has a volume of more than 200 ml. Very often, diarrhea is accompanied by pain in the abdominal area.
Loose stools, abdominal cramps, and an urgent urge to have a bowel movement are the main signs of the development of the disease. In the majority of cases, diarrhea is mild and goes away within a few days. In the absence of appropriate treatment, due to the development of complications, a simple intestinal disorder can lead to serious problems: Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer. Treatment tactics depend on the clinical picture and the causes of diarrhea.
Possible dangers
The negative consequences of diarrhea are dehydration and loss of essential vitamins and minerals. Indeed, this disease is one of the 10 ailments that lead to death. But for this there are a number of signs indicating the need to go to the doctor. These include:
- Defecation more than 3 times a day (including at night).
- Stool incontinence.
- Accompanying vomiting, epigastric pain.
- Increased body temperature (more than 37.5 degrees).
- Dry mucous membranes, especially lips, are the first sign of dehydration. And here immediate help is required - infusion of fluid through the mouth, regardless of the patient’s condition.
- Diarrhea is accompanied by yellowing of the sclera of the eyes and skin.
- The contents of the stool are black or bloody. It is worth clarifying here that if there is slight bleeding in the feces, these may be traces of broken capillaries. This sometimes happens with frequent bowel movements. This phenomenon can be especially observed in children, since their circulatory system is more sensitive.
You also need to pay attention to the general condition. Dangerous types of diarrhea are usually accompanied by: weakness, apathy, and pale skin.
If possible, an adult's blood pressure should be measured. If it is below 90/50 mm Hg. Art. - this is a reason to call an ambulance.
Classification of diarrhea
All diarrhea is classified according to: course, origin and factor in the occurrence of the disease.
With the flow:
- Acute - duration less than 14 days;
- Chronic - duration more than 3 weeks.
By origin:
- Primary:
- intestinal - small intestine, colon;
- extraintestinal - gastric, pancreatic, hepatobiliary.
- Secondary:
- psychogenic;
- neurogenic;
- endocrine - thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus;
- with heart failure;
- with renal failure;
- skin diseases - dermatitis, psoriasis;
By factor of occurrence:
- Infectious - viruses, parasites, bacteria, mycoses;
- Non-infectious - irritable bowel syndrome, diet errors, food allergies, poisoning with toxic substances, taking medications, congenital enzymopathies, etc.
Precautionary measures
Pharmacy products must contain an insert, which indicates the method of use. Not all herbs can be used internally.
It is better to buy herbs at a pharmacy. Under no circumstances should you collect plants, even familiar ones, near roads or in industrial areas of cities.
For example, celandine is one of the best remedies against the papilloma virus for external use, but for oral use it is a deadly poison.
Therefore, if it is not possible to consult a doctor, it is better to follow the following recommendations:
- Buy proven herbs. Help with diarrhea: chamomile, calendula, oak bark, mint, lemon balm, chicory, bird cherry, wormwood (Attention! Not all types of wormwood are suitable for use; it is wormwood that helps with diarrhea). The best pharmaceutical plants are those that are correctly collected, certified and even packaged for ease of use.
- Brew according to instructions. It is best to reduce the dosage or divide the dose into several times. Also, if the herb for diarrhea is purchased in a pharmacy, it must contain instructions and recommendations for use along with the dosage depending on the age, weight or characteristics of the patient.
- When purchasing mixtures or creating them yourself, carefully check the recipe. There is a whole list of poisonous plants, among them: the mentioned celandine, feather grass, chaff, remeria, smokeweed, etc. All of them can cause serious problems, including paralysis and death.
- Stop taking the diarrhea decoction or infusion as soon as the symptom disappears (stool returns to normal).
As for the treatment of diarrhea in children, if it is mild and for an obvious reason (rotavirus infection, indigestion, taking a new product, antibiotic treatment), it is better not to use herbs. Even official medicine does not recommend the use of most pharmaceutical plants internally for children under 18 years of age.
Symptoms of diarrhea
The presence of characteristic symptoms and anamnestic data indicating the development of a pathological condition helps to establish the cause of diarrhea and choose the right treatment tactics. Features of the clinical picture depend on the type of pathogen. Fever is a characteristic sign of the presence of acute infectious diarrhea. Foamy diarrhea is typical of food allergies.
The most common concerns with diarrhea are:
- Loose stools;
- Bloating;
- Convulsions;
- Cramps in the abdominal area;
- Watery stools;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Lack of appetite;
- Flatulence;
- Increased body temperature;
- Feeling weak;
- General malaise;
- Urgent urge to have a bowel movement.
Effects on the body, advantages and disadvantages
Those who think herbs are safe are mistaken. This is a medicine that has indications and contraindications. The same goes for people who find plants ineffective for diarrhea. Many herbs and fruits contain so-called tannins. Once in the digestive tract, they help bind the elements of the intestinal contents. The same applies to folk remedies containing starch or gluten. The simplest and safest remedy for mild diarrhea is rice or rice water. It can especially be used for diarrhea in children. However, it is important to monitor the child’s condition, and if something happens, use medications prescribed by the doctor.
Benefits of herbal and fruit treatment:
- Organic. All these drugs are not synthetically derived, unlike drugs, and therefore are perceived better by our body.
- Efficiency. With the right recipe, you can prepare a decoction for diarrhea, which will help eliminate it in a short time.
- Availability. Even if you don’t know herbs and can’t collect them yourself, they are freely sold in pharmacies. Moreover, modern phytopharmaceuticals offer ready-made preparations in convenient filter bags.
- No side effects. Most herbs do not have as wide a list of side effects as synthetic drugs.
The main contraindications to the use of herbs for diarrhea are acute conditions of poisoning (intoxication), individual intolerance to the plant.
In addition, some herbs should not be used if you have diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, or some forms of hepatitis. When starting to take herbs without consulting your doctor, it is best to reduce the recommended dose or break it into smaller portions (increasing the number of doses). So, based on your own feelings and condition, you can determine how much medicinal herbs help against diarrhea.
Healing herbs and mixtures in the fight against diarrhea
Healing herbs and plant infusions, compared to prescription drugs, are associated with a lower risk of side effects. They generally do not raise safety concerns for long-term use. Therefore, with a mild course of the disease, it is better to give preference to natural methods of treatment.
Oak bark for diarrhea
Tannins and other active components contained in tree bark inhibit the development of pathogenic flora, help normalize digestion processes, and restore the intestinal mucous membranes. For diarrhea, prepare an infusion: pour 10 grams of oak bark into 200 ml of cold water, bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Then strain and take 4 times a day, 1 tbsp. spoon.
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Juniper berries for diarrhea
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Horsetail for diarrhea
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Peony evader for diarrhea
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The influence of fixing plants on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract
To effectively and permanently cure diseases of the intestines and stomach, accompanied by diarrhea, Mother Nature provides help in the form of numerous medicinal plants. Some herbs normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, while others help cleanse the colon of harmful substances. The main condition for quality home treatment is to choose a suitable healing plant for the body.
Herbs for diarrhea in adults have been used since ancient times. The main therapeutic effects of herbal medicine on the gastrointestinal tract include:
- Normalization of stomach acidity, activation of specific enzymes for good digestion of food.
- The effect of herbs on intestinal motility leads to its slowdown during diarrhea.
- Increasing local immunity, which helps fight harmful bacteria.
- Many plants eliminate pain, unpleasant abdominal cramps, and bloating.
- If the disease is accompanied by vomiting and nausea, medicinal herbs will cope with this problem.
- Some plants have the ability to reduce high body temperature, which is important for intestinal infections and food poisoning.
- Long-term herbal medicine is suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases of the digestive system.
- Various substances enter the blood from the colon; do not forget to cleanse the bloodstream of toxins in parallel with treatment of the gastrointestinal tract.
Traditional recipes with plants are an excellent alternative to expensive medications!
For the elderly
With age, the body's metabolic processes slow down, it becomes more susceptible, and it takes more time to recover. Therefore, taking herbs at the age of 50+ should be as careful as possible for the following reasons:
- The older a person is, the greater the likelihood of developing chronic diseases that periodically worsen.
- Some herbs can increase/lower blood pressure. An elderly person in most cases suffers from either hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypertension (high blood pressure).
The most neutral herbs for diarrhea, which relieve inflammation and have a minimum of contraindications, are: chamomile, calendula, oak bark, thyme, dill.
Chamomile
Calendula
Oak bark
Thyme
Dill
