NATURAL TIPS TO STOP LOOSE MOTIONS / DIARRHOEA

Loose Motion or Diarrhoea

Loose motion or diarrhea refers to the frequent passage of watery unformed stools several times during the day. There is a loss of bodily fluids when diarrhea occurs and this can result in dehydration and imbalance of electrolyte levels and in the extreme cases can also lead to death. Diarrhea can be a mild one, acute or chronic. People of any age can be struck with diarrhea.

Symptoms of Loose Motion or Diarrhoea

The most common symptoms of diarrhea include:

Loose stools
Sense of urgency to have a bowel movement
Abdominal pain and cramps
Dehydration. The signs of dehydration include dry mouth, excessive thirst, listlessness, confusion, reduced urination, appetite loss and sleepiness
Fever
Nausea & Vomiting

The symptoms of complicated loose motion include the above symptoms and the symptoms given below

High Fever
Pus in the stools
Weight loss
Reduced urination
Blood or mucus in the stool
Dark colored stools
Pain during bowel movements

Common Causes of Loose Motion:

Stomach Infection
Intolerance to Certain Foods
Overeating
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Alcohol abuse
Diseases or infection related to large intestine
Malabsorption syndromes
Hormonal abnormalities
Some cancers
Certain medication

It is important to consult your doctor for diarrhea treatment in case the symptoms are severe. There are also some natural ways to treat diarrhea symptoms. Some common natural home remedies for loose motions or diarrhea include:

35 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR LOOSE MOTIONS

1-Fennel, Black Cardamoms, Mint

Boil 1-2 tablespoon Fennel/Aniseeds (Sounf), 2-3 Black Cardamoms (Bari Elaichi) and 5-7 fresh or dried Mint (Pudina) stems with leaves in 1 litre water for 5-15 minutes.
Strain and mix Rock Salt or Honey or Sugar to taste in a cup of this infusion and take lukewarm 3 to 4 times a day.
Only one dose cures loose motions completely. This is a highly beneficial and trial prescription for loose motions/diarrhea.

2-Black tea, Lemon juice, Sugar

Make a cup of strong decoction of black tea now cut a lemon and squeeze lemon juice into the tea.
You can add some Sugar or Honey to the tea since it helps to enhance the absorption of water and sodium.
Black tea contains beneficial tannins which help to alleviate inflammation and infection in the intestines.
This is a fastest natural remedy to stop loose motions/diarrhea.

3-Nutmeg, Ginger, Buttermilk

Stir well a pinch of nutmeg powder and ¼ teaspoon of ginger paste in a glass of organic fresh buttermilk (Lassi) and drink.
It is the most effective and natural way to control loose motions/diarrhea without any side effects.

4-Nigella seeds oil, Yogurt

Nigella seeds (Kalonji) oil is known to help in treating diarrhea.
Add one teaspoon of Nigella seeds oil to a cup of fresh organic Curd/Yogurt and consume twice daily.

5-Stone /Wood Apple powder

Make a fine powder of sundried Stone /Wood Apple (Bael) kernel and take it 3 gram along with boiled and lukewarm water 3 to 4 times a day.
Bael fruit and leaves are high in tannin, which is effective in soothing stomach muscles and help in reducing loose motion problems.

6-Jambul seeds, Mango nut

Make powder of sundried 10 gram Jambul (Jamun) seeds and 10 gram Mango nuts and store in a glass jar.
Mix 2 gm in ½ cup of fresh organic yogurt/curd and have it 2-3 times a day. It is a most effective & magical remedy to cure loose motions/diarrhea completely.

7-Dried Mushroom Powder

Take 1 gm Dried Mushroom Powder along with boiled and lukewarm water 3 to 4 times a day. It is the most effective natural remedy for chronic loose motions.

8-Jambul seeds Powder, Buttermilk

Make dry under shade Jambul (Jamun) seeds then make fine powder of it. Take 3 gm along with buttermilk (Lassi).
It is a highly beneficial and trial treatment of loose motions/diarrhea.

9-Red Chilies, Camphor, Asafetida

Make powder of Red Chilies (Lal Mirch), Camphor (Kafoor) and Asafetida (Heeng) in equal quantity then store in an air tight jar.
Take ½ teaspoon along with lukewarm water. This natural remedy is highly effective for treating loose motions/diarrhea.

10-Coriander Seeds Powder

Make fine powder of Coriander (Dahniya) seeds and take 1 teaspoon along with boiled and lukewarm water.
It will very beneficial in loose motions/diarrhea treatment and it provides immediate relief.

11-Catechu, Cinnamon

Make fine powder of Catechu (Kathha) and Cinnamon (Dar Cheeni) in equal quantity and take ¼ teaspoon along with boiled and cool water twice a day.
This is a highly beneficial and trial treatment of loose motions/diarrhea.

12-Fenugreek, Cumin, Organic curd

Take ½ tsp of roasted fenugreek seeds powder and add ½ tsp of roasted cumin seeds powder.
Add 2 tbs of fresh organic yogurt/curd to it. Have this mixture three times a day.
It is the most effective and natural way to control loose motions/Diarrhea without any side effects.

13-Rose plant leaves

Grind well 12 gram fresh and green leaves of Rose (Gulab) plant in 60 ml boiled and cool water and have it twice a day. It will cure loose motions/diarrhea very rapidly.

14-Opium, Onion juice

Mix 1 pinch of Opium (Afim) in 20 gram extracted juice of Onion (Piyaz) and have it.
After consuming it you will get relief from loose motions/diarrhea quickly.

15-Black Mayrobalan, Sugar Candy

Roast 10 gram Black Mayrobalan (Jang Hareer)and make powder then add 10 gram Sugar Candy (Misiri) powder.
Have it twice a day. It cures loose motions/diarrhea completely.

16-Ripe Banana, Tamarind, Sugar

Make a paste of 1 ripe Banana (Kaela), 1teaspoon Tamarind (Immli) pulp and Salt or Sugar to taste.
This works very quickly in the treatment of loose motions/Diarrhea.

17-Jambul tree bark Decoction

Taking decoction of Jambul (Jamun) tree bark is the most effective natural remedy for chronic loose motions/diarrhea.
Boil handful of Jambul tree bark in one litre water until reduced by half litre and drink ½ cup thrice a day.

18-Roasted Tamarind seeds Powder

Roast well Tamarind (Immli) seeds and removes the peels from seeds then make a fine powder and add sugar to taste now save in a glass jar.
Taking 6 gm along with boiled and cool water daily will be quite beneficial for controlling loose motions/diarrhea.

19-Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds

Dry roast cumin seeds and fennel seeds in equal quantities and make a fine powder take this in a dose of 3 grams along with boiled and cool water.
Have this in a span of three hours. This is one of the proven natural remedies for loose motions/diarrhea.

20-Apple cider vinegar, Filtered water

Stir 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar in a glass of boiled and lukewarm or filtered water with each meal. This is an effective way to cure loose motions/diarrhea.

21-Indian gooseberry, Black myrobalan

Make a powder of 10 grams Indian gooseberry and 5 grams black chebulic myrobalan and store in a container.
Take 1 gram of this mixture at two times a day. This is another instant and effective natural remedy to get rid of loose motions/diarrhea.

22-Lemon, Ginger, Black pepper

To reduce abdominal cramps arising from diarrhea, add half a teaspoon each of lemon juice and ginger juice to ¼ tsp black pepper powder.
Consume the mixture thrice daily. It is also very helpful in treatment of loose motions/Diarrhea.

23-Mango tree bark Powder

Take 4 gm Mango tree bark powder along with boiled and cool water 3 times a day. It is very useful for obstinate loose motions/Diarrhea.

24-Pomegranate Rind Decoction

Soak 50 grams of fresh pomegranate rinds in 3 cups of water for one hour. Boil until reduced by 1 cup.
Store this mixture in a clean, dry bottle. Take 2 tablespoons several times a day.
If there is blood in the stools, add half a teaspoon of honey to the decoction.
This is a 99% trial and natural treatment of loose motions/Diarrhea.

25-Sesame seeds, Goat’s milk

Make a fine paste of 10 gm sesame seeds and 20 gm goat’s milk. Eating 1 tsp will be quite beneficial for controlling loose motions/diarrhea.

26-Pomegranate Rind Powder

Make a fine powder of sun dried pomegranate rind as required and save in jar.
Mix ½ tsp powder in a cup of fresh organic Curd/Yogurt and consume it on an empty stomach.
This is a highly beneficial and trial treatise for loose motions/diarrhea.

27-Emblica gooseberry, Black Salt

Emblica gooseberry serves as an effective diarrhea treatment.
Mix a pinch of black salt to ½ teaspoon of Emblica gooseberry powder and consume after each meals.

28-Curry leaves, Butter milk

Add 1 tbs of Curry leaves paste to ½ cup of Butter milk.
By taking this solution 3 to 5 times a day helps to stop loose motion.
This is very easy natural home remedy for loose motions.

29-Pomegranate Leaves Decoction

Boil 50 grams of fresh pomegranate leaves in 3 cups of water until reduced by 1 cup. This water filtered and taken helps to stop loose motion.

30-Lemon juice, Warm water

Squeeze 1 Lemon juice in a cup of hot boiling water add pinch of salt to it, and drinks lukewarm.
Consumption of this juice stops loose motions, and lemon provides sufficient energy.

31-Ripe Banana, Organic Curd

Mash 1 fully ripe Banana and add it to a cup of fresh organic Curd/Yoghurt and have it. It is highly beneficial in dealing with loose motions/diarrhea.

32-Fenugreek Seeds, Butter milk

Fenugreek (methi) Seeds taken with Butter milk helps in curing loose motion.
Mix 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds powder with a cup of butter milk and drink up.
You can also add this powder in a cup of boiled and lukewarm water and take it every day in the morning on an empty stomach.

33-Guava leaves Decoction

Boil 50 grams of fresh guava leaves in 3 cups of water until reduced by 1 cup.
Store this mixture in a clean, dry bottle. Take 2 tablespoons several times a day.
Consumption of guava without seeds is very good for the patient; this fruit helps in reducing frequent stool passage.

34-Ginger powder, Rock or Black salt, Organic Buttermilk

Stir well ½ teaspoon of ginger powder and a pinch of Rock or Black salt in a cup of organic buttermilk.
Drink this buttermilk three to four times a day. This is a successful natural treatment for loose motions/Diarrhea.

35-Chamomile, Mint Tea

Boil 1 tsp of chamomile flower and 7-9 of Mint or Peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water for about 15 minutes.
Strain and drink the tea at least thrice a day to get relief from loose motions.

36-Jambul leaves Decoction

Boil 50 grams of fresh Jambul leaves in 3 cups of water until reduced by 1 cup. Store this mixture in a clean, dry bottle. Take 2 tablespoons several times a day.
Decoction of Jambul leaves is an effective natural cure for loose motions/Diarrhea.

Diet for Diarrhoea/Loose Motions

The diet must be easy to digest. Only foods that bind the stool like yogurt, rice, banana, apple and pomegranate should be taken in the beginning.
Easily digestible foods like boiled vegetables, boiled rice, khichadi. Khichadi is prepared by cooking together rice Green gram/ Golden gram (Moong dal). Digestive spices like cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric and cardamom should be used for cooking.
Make sure that you consume just soup or broth or semi solid food for a couple of days before returning back to your normal diet.
Add 2-3 tsp of ghee when the ghee melts and becomes lukewarm then add 1 large length wise thinly sliced onion and fry till it turn slightly brown. Give the patient to eat this with the rice as a meal. Nothing else should be given. This will reduce the catching pain in the abdomen and also the frequency of passing the stools. It will also boost up the energy of the patient.
Boil brown rice in water for about 45 minutes strain the mixture. Have the rice and drink the water in which the rice has been cooked by adding salt and lemon to taste.
Boil fully carrots or potato in a little salty water drain and take it for lunch or dinner.

12 Tips To Prevent Dehydration

If you are suffering from severe loose motion, then you are bound to get dehydrated very soon. Hence, it is very important for you to stay hydrated at all times, especially when you are suffering from loose motion. This is the most common complication. It occurs if the water and salts that are lost in your stools, or when you vomit, are not replaced by your drinking enough fluids. You will need to drink even more if you are dehydrated. A doctor will advise on how much to drink if you are dehydrated.

Soak half Nutmeg in 8 oz glass of water for 3 hours. Strain and mix this water with coconut water in equal amount. Drink thrice a day.
Another helpful remedy is a sugar and salt solution. Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of rock salt in a cup of water. Small doses of this mixture (around a quarter cup) can be given whenever the patient wants to drink. It provides a good balance of water, salts, and sugar. The small amount of sugar and salt helps the water to be absorbed better from the gut into the body.
Drink plenty of fluid such as fruit juices and water. Liquids should be given in small quantities (3 or 4 sips) at one time, though it can be given more frequently—at intervals of thirty minutes.
You can also think of drinking certain healthy soups or fruit juices in small quantities. Pomegranate juice in small quantities can be also given frequently.
In cases of excessive thirst, water boiled with coriander seeds should be given (after straining).
Add 4 tablespoons of organic honey to 8 ounces of filtered or boiled and lukewarm water. Have this mixture as it is helpful in treating diarrhea.
To treat dehydration caused by diarrhea, the fresh juice of Bottle gourd (lauki) should be given to patient twice a day so as to restore the loss of water in the body.
Tender Coconut water is also a very good agent that will keep you hydrated during loose motions.
Drinking lots of fluids would be beneficial in curing diarrhea. Drinks like ginger ale or carrot juice is good for making the stools less watery.
Add 1tsp of fresh ginger to water and boil the water and drink the mixture when it is lukewarm drink this mixture for every one hour.
Take ORS (oral dehydration solution). You can either prepare it at home or buy it from drug store.
Electrolyte powder mixed in water will also provide you relief from stomach pain and cramps.