| The vata type of diarrhea is characterized by | | | | ingredient used in themedicines for treating baby colic. |
| abdominal cramping andgas in the abdomen. The | | | | 11. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) |
| stools contain more water and less fecalmatter. The | | | | Fenugreek seeds are useful in the treatment of |
| pitta type of diarrhea show yellowish stools which | | | | digestive problems including diarrhea. |
| have anoffensive odor. The kapha type of diarrhea is | | | | 12. Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) |
| whitish in color withcopious water and little mucus. | | | | Known as amalaki in Hindi, this is the third ingredient in |
| (1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Diarrhea | | | | thepreparation of Triphala. It is the richest source of |
| 1. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) | | | | vitamin C in theworld. |
| The bark of the arjuna tree is useful in the | | | | (2) Dietary Treatments for Diarrhea |
| treatment of diarrhea.The bark is taken as a | | | | Fasting is the first step in the Ayurvedic treatment |
| decoction in dosages of 15 to 30 grams per day. | | | | of diarrhea. Atthis time warm water should be drunk |
| 2. Babul (Acacia arabica) | | | | throughout the day. This helps toflush out the toxins |
| The babul tree is very useful in preventing diarrhea. | | | | in the bowels as much as possible. |
| Each part ofthe babul tree is useful. Its leaves can be | | | | (3) Ayurvedic Treatment for Diarrhea |
| taken as a mixed dose withblack cumin seeds, its | | | | Once the causative dosha is identified, the treatment |
| bark can be taken as an infusion with water andeven | | | | is done according to type. |
| its gum can be taken as a syrup. | | | | 1. For vata type of diarrhea, the medicine of choice |
| 3. Bael (Aegle marmelos) | | | | isKutajarishta. It is taken in quantities of 15 ml thrice a |
| Bael is very effective for the treatment of diarrhea | | | | day forfifteen days. |
| which is notaccompanied by fever. The unripe or | | | | 2. For pitta type of diarrhea, the medicine of choice is |
| half-ripe fruit is eaten for bestresults. | | | | Bilwadichoorna. It is taken in a teaspoonful amount |
| 4. Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) | | | | thrice a day for fifteendays. |
| The buds of the banyan trees are the beneficial | | | | 3. For kapha type of diarrhea, two medicines are |
| parts. These must besoaked in water overnight and | | | | usually prescribed.One is the Gangadhara choorna, |
| the infusion must be taken in the morning. | | | | which is taken in 1 gram amount twice aday for |
| 5. Belleric Myroblan (Terminalia belerica) | | | | fifteen days. The other is Jatiphaladi vati, which is |
| Known as bahera in Hindi, this is one of the | | | | taken in250 milligrams amount twice a day for fifteen |
| ingredients of theextremely useful Triphala. The pulp | | | | days. |
| of its fruit is taken to cure moststomach problems, | | | | (4) Home Medications |
| including 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's | | | | 2. Prepare an infusion of cinnamon in water and boil it. |
| weed is useful inthe treatment of diarrhea. Just two | | | | This mustbe taken half an hour after meals. It takes |
| to 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 of | | | | 3. Mix some tender curry leaves with honey and take |
| diarrhea. Theleaves are taken in the form of an | | | | them early inthe morning. If there is vomiting, then |
| infusion with the juice of otherliquids. | | | | the 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 the | | | | mango into a finepowder. Take two teaspoonfuls of |
| treatment ofdiarrhea. It is especially useful in women | | | | this 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 of | | | | a vessel and putsome pieces of cloves in them. Put |
| Triphala.The pulp of the unripe fruit of this plant is | | | | the bananas in them. Then introducecurds, coriander, |
| given 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 |
| The oil obtained from the dill is used for the | | | | diarrhea. |
| treatment ofdiarrhea. Dill oil is so mild that it is also an | | | | |