Top Natural Remedies for Diarrhea

Turmeric

Posted by Teecee (Pittsburgh, Pa) on 11/06/2013
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I have had issues with soft stool for a couple of months, finally remember turmeric, and took it on Sunday November 3rd, in the afternoon. Had a decent firm movement that evening...felt great, had the turmeric before work the next day, another firm movement that day, same thing for tuesday a.m. wonderful feeling. Today, Wednesday, Nov 6th, I tested it by not taking any turmeric this a.m. before work, and had a small movement, a couple little ones is all that came out.

Later in the afternoon, I had some softstools although it seemed to try to firm up as I finished.

I'm going to get back to taking the warm water with a teaspoon of turmeric tonite, probably every day now....

Granulated Soy Lecithin

Posted by Billy B (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) on 03/15/2013
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I had chronic diarrhea and loose stools. Tried fiber, digestive enzynmes, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, nothing. Reading Ted's post on granulated soy lecithin I tried it, but I didn't try it as a remedy for diarrhea. I started taking one tablespoon in the morning and evening before meals and it did wonders. The second day of this regimen I had 5 solid bowel movements. After that my bowels, which I couldn't trust, are now normal.

Also, consider taking granulated soy lecithin first if coconut oil gives you bowel issues and you want to experiment with coconut oil.

Thank you EarthClinic, I sent Ted a donation in thanks for his effort and sharing of wisdom.

Nutmeg

Posted by Pbird (Everett, Wa) on 09/29/2014

In my experience that much nutmeg is um, intoxicating. I would be careful with this one.

Poppy Seed

Posted by Joelle (Brownstown, Mi 48193 Usa) on 04/17/2012
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Hi I love you earth clinic.!!!! Whenever I have a problem I look it up on earth clinic. May god bless all you people who would like to help others.

A few months ago I had noro virus which was diarrhea for 3 weeks and went to the er 2 times and almost admitted into the hospital. My aunt told me to take poppy seed to stop loose stools and it worked!!!! Poppy seed stops loose stools and makes your gut normal again!!!! Its a miracle. You can buy poppy seed from a pakistani or indian store for about 4 bucks. Take 1 teaspoon 2 or 3 times a day until needed. If you don't believe me do your research on poppy seed. I just wanna help out humanity any way I can. Thanks, Joelle love earth clinic!!!!!

Calcium

Posted by Janet (Cincinnati, Ohio) on 11/24/2010
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I started getting diarrhea during menopause. It would only be after lunch but it happened nearly everyday for a couple of years. I tried eliminating dairy, wheat, fructose, splenda and anything else I thought might be the problem but nothing changed. I tried every home remedy too. Finally I came across a book that said calcium stops chronic diarrhea. I had already been taking calcium but apparently if your calcium has a high dose of magnesium in it, it will only make the problem worse.

When I started taking pills with 600mg of calcium and only 50mg of magnesium it was an answer to my prayers. After the first full day of taking this I have not been bothered with this ailment since. I just make sure that I have one tablet with breakfast and one with lunch and that seems to be sufficient for my situation. I know you're not allowed to say brand names but to make it easy for people what I took was Caltrate 600-D Plus.

Cloves

Posted by Jerseygirl (Ltown, Nj, Us) on 10/16/2010
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For almost immediate diarrhea remedy, take about 5 cloves and break them into easy to swallow pieces. Swallow with water.

Barley Water

Posted by Kathleen (Chicago, Illinois) on 12/30/2009
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Briefly, I wanted to share with you a family remedy for diahrea. As an infant, my nephew had a severe case and mentioned it in front of my Irish immigrant grandmother. She suggested barley water. My sister, of course, ignored her and got a prescription which didn't work. She then tried barley water, and it worked like a charm. Barley water is simply boiling barley (you can buy it dried at the grocery store) and using the water. Do let it cool off a bit before you give to baby or anyone else for that matter!

Turmeric

Posted by Yvonne (Brownsville, TX, USA) on 02/24/2009

Question: I have read several of the suggested remedies for diarrhea, which is 1 teaspoon of turmeric spice powder in a hot cup of water once a day. Some of the people noticed a difference within two to three days. My question is along with the turmeric tea once a day, I noticed that no one has mentioned what type of diet they followed? Could Ted or some of the people that have used this method answer as to what they ate? Do you drink the turmeric tea on the first day and follow a liquid diet for one to three days or what did everyone do or eat? I have a friend that has had diarrhea for two weeks and none of the over the counter products have worked. Could someone please answer?

I stumbled onto this site today and I think that it is wonderful that so many people have been helped. I am hoping to be able to help my friend. Thank you, Yvonne from Brownsville, TX.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Carrie (Reston, VA) on 02/01/2009
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OK, so call me skeptical. I have been having diarrhea for over 6 days and a sharp pain behind my belly button for a while. I was becoming raw and felt sick every time I needed to go (which was often). I sipped a hot cup of black chai tea mixed with 2 tablespoons of regular ACV (not organic, just generic) and to my surprise everything went away. No joke! The sharp pain behind my belly button and the diarrhea stopped. It has been two days and its never returned! I was seriously considering going to the ER and Pepto was doing nothing for me. I never even took another dose of the ACV, just the one. Worked great!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Anonymous (Milo, Maine, USA) on 12/31/2008
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I too had a bad case for 4 days with no other symptoms - well, other than tremendous gas. It would build in my belly until it was painful to touch and then when it was released you would think you were standing in a wind tunnel. I tried Pepto and Immodium to no avail. I talked to my doctor after office hours and he told me the only thing they would do at the ER is put me on an IV for dehydration. I trusted in google, found the site, and tried ACV. Unlike most other accounts, I didn't find immediate relief. My stomach was still playing the part of a cement mixer churning out gas but once that passed an hour or two later, I have been relatively symptom free. 2 Tbsp in some water seems to have trumped the marvels of modern medicine.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Piper (Salt Lake City, Utah) on 11/28/2008
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There has been a bad virus going around laying people up with diarrhea for two, three day straight. I got hit hard and fast last night. Couldn't sleep, of course, and found this site. Tried the ACV (two tablespoons in a coffee mug of warm water). Tossed and turned for twenty more minutes and then fell fast asleep and sleep good all night. Haven't had any since and today was Thanksgiving and I really over did it. So that is a testament to how well this works! Note: is very nasty going down the hatch, however. Great site, saved my holiday.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Piper (Salt Lake City, Utah) on 11/28/2008
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Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Kelly (Miami, Florida) on 11/17/2008
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Thank you so much!!! your post just saved me from being stuck in the restroom all night :) worked quick too

Turmeric

Posted by MissLady007 (Gary, IN) on 06/17/2009

This post is in response to the person who has suffered with bad diarrhea and cramps for 20 years. I saw a program about mystery illnesses on TLC and the woman suffered from bad cramps and diarrhea since she began puberty. Her body was missing a protein and when she began puberty, her hormones triggered edema in various parts of her body. The inflammation in her body caused severe cramps and diarrhea for years. I hope I gave you enough to perhaps google it or find the show..Your case sounds eerily similar. She received some type of simple treatment that has held the illness at bay. It is also hereditary.

Turmeric

Posted by Shackelmom (Cagayan De Oro, Philippines) on 11/19/2009

In response to Michele from Melbourne, Florida, It does sounds like Crohn's, and there is a natural way to keep these symptoms completely under contol. It is called the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. My niece has this and has been living a normal life for six years, and has given birth to two healthy babies. Go to her website: http://nomorecrohns.com/default.aspx for plenty of excellent information. This diet is good for anyone with gut problems.

Turmeric

Posted by Lasse (Islamabad, Pakistan) on 09/11/2008
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Turmeric remedy (Diarrhea): Turmeric always works for me. Unlike over the counter medications which take 3 or more days Turmeric works instantly. I've been using this for over an year now after reading from this website.

Turmeric

Posted by Sarah (Los Angeles, CA) on 06/11/2008
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Dear Earth Clinic - Last week I had an awful stomach flu (throwing up, diahrea). The vomiting stopped, but the 'hrea stayed around all day. I found the tumeric cure on Earth Clinic. I remembered a friend told me about it years ago, so I tried 1/2 teaspoon tumeric in a cup of hot water. It didn't taste that badly (maybe I'm used to taking herbs). I had one or 2 more loose stools, but the 'hrea stopped and I was able to start hydrating properly again. I recommend it.

Cinnamon

Posted by Jeffrey (Little Rock, Arkansas) on 06/01/2008
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I have been experiencing very rough diarrhea the past week, and haven't been able to sleep in four days because I was kept away from my bed. I saw the remedy of cinnamon and made my own meal, simple toast with cinnamon sugar on top, and immediately my internal system calmed down. It's a very easy process that has helped me get back into a routine life.

Cinnamon

Posted by Jo (Terry, Montana, United States) on 03/09/2009
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I tried the cinnamon sugar toast recipe after having had diarrhea for five days. I made two slices before bed on the fifth night and went to bed. The next morning I didn't feel gas in my abdomen anymore. Then I put approximately one teaspoon of cinnamon in my oatmeal. By that night I was feeling 100% better.