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Blackberry and Raspberry Tea
Posted by Susan (USA)
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Raspberries are rich in astringent tannins that may reduce intestinal inflammation and block the absorption of toxins. Raspberry or blackberry-leaf tea is also said to be effective, but should be avoided in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. You can make your own tea with leaves and fresh fruits. Drink one cup several times a day, between meals.
Probiotics
Posted by Deenbert (Ocala FL) on 04/27/2026
Hubby's super tough head cold that went into a chest cough, spread to me, racking entire torso. Had oral surgery coming up soon and couldn't afford to cough or sneeze. Dr. prescribed amox-claud for us, a nasty side effect plagued antibiotic, commonly causing diarrhea and often causing C. Diff. Hubby only had a couple days of diarrhea. I was already on day 7 of being joined to the toilet. Came here, read submissions and decided to start taking my cat's probiotics and prebiotics (she has IBS and it helps her a lot), a few times a day and also threw in some Colustrum chews. Fixed me up quickly! Used Saccharomyces Boulardi + MOS and a combination Acidophalus & Bifidus from Amazon. Got the Colustrum chews from the local Vitamin Shoppe. Also ate plain unsweetened Greek yogurt with live cultures (be sure to read the label; only a few brands say they have live cultures) for breakfast.
Yogurt, Garlic, Blackberries
Posted by SUNNY (Ca) on 08/19/2024
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For Diarrhea
My remedy is a combination of 3 things. First try apple cider vinegar I have great belief in it.( not braggs since they changed it now) 8/1/24. If that doesn't work. Try whole plain yougurt with blackberries and minced garlic like 1-2 small cloves. Try it together or separately. I just put the garlic in a spoon and chug with water. I saw people post these remedies separately. Here's the logic. The yougurt has good bacteria that balances the gut. The garlic kills bad bacteria in the gut, and the blackberries have tannins that give an astringent affect. I rather try Natural things first than medications. This worked for me! Not sure which one did it, or if all but it worked. I tried not to eat the seeds of the blackberries and spit them out. I also wore a pad on the back of my underwear in case I pooped my pants when I went out. Lol! Drink plenty of Electrolyte liquids!
Radish
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 11/06/2022
Katherine, do you mean a small red radish or the bigger black ones?
Radish
Posted by Katherine (California ) on 12/08/2022
I ate a round, red radish, but it could be any kind.
Brat Formula
Posted by Kristina D. (WVC Ut.) on 03/03/2020
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I love your sitet Thank you so much for it has helped so many times. I was just looking up for Diarrhea and noted the Brats formula which I have used for myself and others many times is written incorrectly. It says; (While you are suffering with diarrhea, eat simply. The traditional BRAT diet is a good one. (Bread, rice (white), applesauce, toast.) Dairy products, fried foods, and spicy foods are best avoided until the diarrhea problem is resolved.) It should say;"BANANA" rice, applesauce and toast. I use the baby cereal Non GMO Organic Whole Grain Rice cereal. That way it is always ready to go. Also Dry Baby food Banana should work too.
Probiotics
Posted by Lyn (USA) on 12/28/2019
What are grinder tablets?
Boiled Milk
Posted by Gus (Ireland) on 01/31/2017
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To cure diarrhoea my father said, boil cows milk, add a pinch of salt and pepper and full fat natural butter, then drink. It works. I don't know why.
Matchstick Remedy
Posted by Rw (Southwest Virginia) on 11/22/2015
I've not had the occasion to use this, but it was so intriguing I had to post it. If you Google "matchstick diarrhea Joepathy" you'll find more info on it, and the matchstick remedy is supposed to be good for other things. But here is what to do for diarrhea (and I haven't been able to tell if any matches will do or just the safety matches they have in Sri Lanka where Joe lives):
Take 2 Matches from a matchbox and light one.
Have the second match handy in your hand and light it from the first.
Dunk it immediately into a cup of water so that it will light and extinguish itself in the water.
Repeat the same process 3 times over with 3 sets of matches for best results.
Give the patient a teaspoonful from the water every hour or every time after a bowel movement.
I'd love to know if this works. Would be an easy thing to take on an international trip.
EC: Interesting testimonials and discussion about what is contained in a match head found on above-referenced site here.
Matchstick Remedy
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 09/28/2025 73 posts
Sounds like this may be a sulfur based supplementation remedy, like MSM for example.
Matchstick Remedy
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 09/28/2025 73 posts
Sounds like this may be a sulfur based supplementation remedy, like MSM for example.
Cayenne
Posted by Patricia (Indiana, USA) on 08/08/2014
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Hello - In the spring I got some kind of apparent flu bug that caused unbelievable explosive diarrhea. Neither an otc product nor a prescription helped at all. For 2 weeks there was no let up. I read on the net that cayenne pepper can help as it kills bacteria. I began taking 2 capsules a day on a mostly, or totally, empty stomach with two glasses of water to prevent a burning sensation in my stomach. I started getting better in a day or two and in a week the explosive diarrhea was gone.
Thanks for your wonderful site!
Patricia
Pickle Juice
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 03/07/2014
Hello Meme,
How do you make Black Draught syrup and Clover salve?
I love the 'Old" remedies.
Pomegranate Juice
Posted by Greesh (Wa) on 01/24/2014
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Freshly made Pomegranate juice is a miracle cure for diarrhea. Make u drain out juice after juicing. Instead of juicing you can crush seeds in your mouth, take in juice and spit out seeds. That is what I liked to do since had no energy for juicing at that time. You can eat a porridge of tapioca root. Combination pomegranate and tapioca root works wonders.
Parasite Cleanse for Chronic Diarrhea
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 12/15/2013
Hello Mystic;
Do you have any belief in how you acquired the parasite?
Parasite Cleanse for Chronic Diarrhea
Posted by Helpyourself (Texas, Usa) on 12/16/2013
Please tell us what the name of the product is that you used.
Parasite Cleanse for Chronic Diarrhea
Posted by Dana (USA) on 08/11/2021
Any ideas about the name of the parasite cleanse product she mentioned in 2013?
Turmeric
Posted by Phil (Philipines) on 03/14/2014
My friend's two children have diarrhea and their mother took them to a doctor who gave them medicine and wanted to have them admitted to the hospital. She didn't have have the money for that. Their taking the medicine. Would it be alright for them to take turmeric along with the medicine?
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Alex (Albuquerque, New Mexico Usa) on 03/17/2013
Now that I have a bout with diarrhea sort of under control, what do I eat? When and how much etc, I am starved but concerned of a relapse. I am trying to understand gut flora, and such. I am 78 and this is the first encounter with diarrhea that has lasted now more than a month. All my life I've claimed a 'cast iron stomach' and could eat and drink any thing, no problem. Thanks Alex
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 03/18/2013
Hi, you will need to bath in mineral salts like Epsom salts or Himalayan salt- or use footbaths ( or feet in washing up bowl). I would recommend a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses which contains vital minerals. Did you find out why you had diarrhea? This needs checking if you've not done so. Eat bland foods which are easily digestible like rice/ potatoes, maybe eggs.
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Kelly (Cinti, Ohio) on 03/18/2013
Hi Alex from New Mexico: forgive me if this post duplicates but I'm having some computer problems. Here goes. Don't fear diarrhea just go to your local health food store and get activated charcoal (AC). It works much better than otc remedies. Take only one at a time as it is a very powerful remedy. God created our bodies to subsist on veggies and fruit, so enjoy those. Even if there is a recurrence, the AC will stop it in its tracks. Actually, the AC can be a little constipating so you will need the fruits and veggie to balance out your system. Don't panic if your stool is black as that is just the AC. God Bless!
Turmeric
Posted by Jasmin (Ontario) on 05/30/2017
I am hoping thus will work for me as my diarrhoea started due to clindamysin... after 3 dosage I was told by the dentist to stop it's intake ( it was recommended by her in the first place for a root infection)... it's day 7 and I am still expelling *water..hopefully this will help. I have high hopes!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Roy (Grants, New Mexico, USA) on 01/06/2013
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Several people in my family got a stomach flu with diarrhea. I didn't get the stomach flu but got a bad case of diarrhea. After 2 days of this I started bleeding a lot of bright red blood when having a bowel movement. I searched the web for possibilities then came to earth clinic and found cures for all the likely possibilities it could be. I found a few post that described similar symptoms. I combined these to come up with a cure that worked for me.
Every morning I would make a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, after eating the oatmeal I would drink a glass of water that had 1/3 cup of aloe vera juice added. As I drank this I would take 2000 mg of garlic capsules, 2000 mg vitamin c, 1500 mg tumeric capsules, and I would chew two papaya enzyme tablets. After this I would drink a glass of water that had 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar added. For lunch and dinner I would drink the water with aloe vera and take the garlic, tumeric, vitamin c and papaya enzyme but not the apple cider vinegar. At meals and snacks I ate high fiber foods mostly. I did this for 10 days. In less than 24 hours I felt much better. After 48 hours I had no bleeding and my appetite returned. After 6 days I felt back to normal but continued the treatment for the full 10 days. It has now been over a week since I stopped this treatment and still feel good. I am a 51 year old male and I have been taking 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water for over a year every morning and I take 1000 mg vitamin c at each meal. For my allergies I use a netti pot with 2 cups of water and a teaspoon of sea salt.
Apple
Posted by Kelli (Launceston, Tas, Australia) on 08/21/2012
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This totally didn't work for me :( I've had diarrhea for five days and this is the only remedy I can try until I get paid tomorrow, the apple has made the nausea worse, and my stomach feels like its burning. Glad it works for some, but will be steering clear from now on I think.
Ground Flaxseed
Posted by Rose (Dallas, Texas) on 07/31/2015
Was wondering if you are still taking the ground flaxseed for loose stools? My 82 year old mother is having severe issues in this area and am going to start her on this.
Potatoes
Posted by Francisca (Zug, Switzerland) on 01/27/2012
1 tbspoon of white clay in a liter of water, you let it rest for a few hours and then drink a bit once in a while. Helps me big time!
Rice Water
Posted by Dobby (Warnbro, W Australia) on 01/15/2012
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My young baby daughter got really bad diarrhoea when I was in Europe. The doctor told me to boil rice and the gluggy water that was left after boiling the rice to add it to her milk bottle I added a quarter milk and filled the bottle with rice water. She was happy as she had her bottle, next day she was better two days she was fine.
Rice Water
Posted by Maria J. (Colorado City, AZ) on 06/05/2009
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This is the home remedy my mother always used for diarrhea: Boil one ounce of rice to one quart of water for twenty minutes, then strain and drink.
C. Diff Diagnosis
Posted by C.S.M (Vero Beach, FL) on 03/08/2009
Another thing--
C diff colonizes in the bowel and should not be treated unless she is having symptoms (abdominal symptoms, fever or diarrhea).
C. diff is a bacteria--it couldn't hurt to use turmeric per the advice here on Earth Clinic.
According to The Peoples Pharmacy --
"Shredded Coconut and coconut macaroons can be lifesaving for relief of diarrhea from several conditions. The response can be immediate or can take several weeks"
From the same source--consider adding pineapple for inflammatory properties.
In my experience, C diff can cause lactose intolerance at least for a while after the infection. Try a lactose free diet.
Earth Clinic-- Would you please add my response to any diarrhea treatment forums you have? C diff should be suspected in any case of diarrhea now (because of the use of antibiotics in man and animals) and, according to MSNBC, a superstrain of C diff may be in 40% of grocery store meats.
Thank you. And thanks for offering this wonderful resource for people! CSM
Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric
Posted by Chris (Dighton, Ma) on 06/20/2010
Diarrhea - wrote in 2009 and is published on this site. Had severe problems. The cures I took got rid of the diarrhea completely. Kifir a 5 oz. glass, 2 teaspoons of ACV in 5 oz. of water 2x a day. A pinch of all spice in warm water before going to bed. Acidophilus 5 million a day. I added butter milk also.
I have not been bothered since. I do not have to take these any more and have not after about 6 weeks.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric
Posted by Margarita (London, Uk) on 08/10/2013
The list of symptoms you describe suggest a bad parasite infestation. Try taking a parasite cleanse tincture that contains Wormwood, Cloves and green Black Walnut hulls. Worked very well for me. Check the dosage on the internet as you need to start slowly with 3 drops a day and work up slowly.
White Rice
Posted by Diana (Butler, NJ) on 01/07/2009
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Eating as much white rice as you can will cure diahhrea.
