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 DIARRHOEA refers to
the frequent passage of loose or watery unformed stools. It may be
acute or chronic, but is one of the most commonest diseases,
particularly in small Indian children.
The small intestine normally gets more than ten litres of liquid
per day which comes from the diet and from secretions of the
stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines. When there is Diarrhoea,
water is either absorbed or is excreted in excess. After it is
sent to the colon whose water-holding capacity is limited, the
urge to defecate comes quite often.
The main causes of Diarrhoea is overeating or eating wrong foods,
putrefaction of food in the intestinal tract, irritability, use of
antibiotic drugs and excessive intake of laxatives. Other causes
include parasites, germs, virus, bacteria or a poison which has
entered into the body through food, water and air, allergies to
certain substances - milk, wheat, eggs and sea foods and emotional
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Buttermilk : this helps overcome harmful intestinal
flora. The acid in the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria.
It may be taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a day.
 Carrot Soup : This supplies water to combat dehydration,
replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur and
magnesium. It also checks the growth of harmful intestinal
bacteria and prevents vomiting.
Ginger : A piece of dry ginger should be powdered along
with a crystal of rock salt and a quarter of a teaspoon of this
powder should be taken with a small piece of jaggery.
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 Mint : One teaspoon of fresh mint juice, mixed with a
teaspoon of lime juice and honey can be given thrice daily with
excellent results.
Turmeric : It is a very useful intestinal antiseptic. It
is also a gastric stimulant and tonic. One teaspoon of fresh
turmeric rhizome juice or one teaspoon of dry rhizome juice or one
teaspoon of dry rhizome powder may be taken in one cup of
buttermilk or plain water.
Rice : A teaspoon of powder of charred parboiled rice,
mixed with a glass of buttermilk, should be given in doses of
thirty grams every 30 minutes.
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Other Remedies : Cooked or baked apples are good. The
cooking process softens the cellulose. A glass of fresh tomato
juice, mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper can be taken in the
mornings. Also arrowroot water, barley water, coconut water
bananas and garlic aids digestion and removes intestinal worms.
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