Top Natural Remedies for Diarrhea

Pickle Juice

Posted by Rae (Pearl City, Hawaii) on 10/07/2008
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Pickle Juice (remedy) for Diarrhea:

My family has been using this remedy for years and years. It really works!!! This remedy is used when you have a bad case of diarrhea. Just take at least 3Tbsp. of pickle juice (from the regular plain Dill Pickles jar) and right away you'll start to feel better and you won't have to worry about running to the bathroom. It really works wonders!!! Good Luck!!!

Ginger

Posted by Art (California) on 06/04/2025 2519 posts
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Three Month Bout Of Diarrhea Resolved With Ginger Root Capsules In Three Days

A friend recently told me she had been having stomach upset and diarrhea for over three months making it almost impossible to leave the house during those three months and her doctor had not been able to resolve the issue. I asked her why she waited so long to mention it and she said that she was thinking that the tea she was using was going to resolve the problem, but clearly it hadn't.

I suggested she try ginger root capsules, but she said she was already taking a combination tea that contained ginger root. I asked her how long she had been taking it and she said about 2 1/2 months. I asked if she felt it was helping at all and she said the diarrhea is still ongoing. I said that would suggest that the tea is not working.

I again suggested the ginger root capsules because they should have the needed potency to help her diarrhea and stomach upset. She reluctantly agreed to try the capsules. Here is a link to the supplement I suggested she try at the label recommended dosing schedule of 2 capsules per day :

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Ginger-Root-550mg-Capsules/dp/B0019LRYHG/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.dd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924:amzn1.sym.dd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924&crid=3PMTD6GUDQU14&cv_ct_cx=NOW+brand+ginger+root&keywords=NOW+brand+ginger+root&pd_rd_i=B0019LRYHG&pd_rd_r=2bb745e7-ebc0-41e1-965a-3eb32aa0e2b8&pd_rd_w=PNIFH&pd_rd_wg=du2q9&pf_rd_p=dd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924&pf_rd_r=QNCKQSPYGHEPEEFQY42E&qid=1749073006&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=now+brand+ginger+root,aps,175&sr=1-97-f853d353-bf33-45e7-b5c2-2cb2b31abc9b-spons&xpid=GFY4LPR87DMPx&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

I also told her that if she didn't get relief from the diarrhea within five days she would have to go back to her doctor for more testing and diagnosis because three months of diarrhea is very unhealthful for her as it depletes the body of needed nutrients and fluids.

I didn't hear back from her for over a month so I contacted her and asked her how she was doing? She said after 2 to 3 days on the ginger root capsules her diarrhea was gone! She said she is still taking the ginger root capsules just in case. I told her it was fine because ginger root is also useful for diabetes type 2, insulin resistance, high cholesterol as well as raising HDL cholesterol and lowering triglycerides.

She said she is much better these days and able to go places again without fear of diarrhea popping up.

Art

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Chris (Dighton, Ma) on 07/11/2017
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ACV does work for diarrhea. It acts very quickly. Starts you burping within 10 minutes. 1 tablespoon in 4 oz. of water. I used it 2 times a day.

Indigestion goes away almost immediately. It has to be the non filtered type of ACV.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Mary (Charlotte, Nc) on 02/01/2014
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I woke up at dawn not feeling quite right. Ate light, then started running from the bottom and then both ends. I finally (DUH! ) thought of Earth Clinic. Followed the advise of others and drank 1 tbsp of ACV w/mother. Figured if I threw it up, so what, it's worth a try. Like a MIRACLE cure! First the nausea went away immediately, then the lower stomach aches, cramps and running stopped. I've since had a cup of, hot broth and will soon have some toast. Thanks to all of you and this great website.

Activated Charcoal

Posted by Kentucky Mama (Clinton, Ky) on 07/23/2012
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I have been married to my husband for 23 years. I just realized that I haven't bought pink diarrhea medicine for over a year. I used to have to buy it for him regularly. If he gets diarrhea, he (and even my teenage sons! ) head for the charcoal. Some take a few tablets, some put a teaspoon of powder into glass of water. It is amazing how much it helps. My husband's diarrhea has probably decreased also because he doesn't consume much dairy. Ice cream more than once a week always gets him started again. He can tolerate raw goat milk from our goats with no problem. Keep charcoal on hand at all times and read about what it is good for. It is cheap and amazing!

Activated Charcoal

Posted by Crista (Pekin, Illinois) on 05/06/2009
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My husband and I are currently in school so our diet is not always the best because we are always studying. Because of this on the occasion food does not agree with us and of course the diarrhea happens, or even just a really upset stomach with maybe quite softer poo later. Anyways, I looked this up on the website and actually other websites as well. I found the activated charcoal in the stomach section of a pharmacy store. It really works. My husband had a particularly bad case so I made him take I think two capsules. He was reluctant, but after he took it he stopped having diarrhea and at the time he was vomitting as well. This stopped it all. It wasn't a miracle feel better, but the erradication stopped instantly. Because he was having an aweful time it took him till the next day to feel better. After that moment when either one of us has a thought of upset stomach we go straight to the activated charcoal. I usually just take one capsule and am done with it. Like I said it doesn't make you feel purfect, but it stops the problems out right. Not only did I use it for this, but because of its absorbtion properties I put it on a bug bite as a paste with water applied it to a bandaid and it stopped itching rather quickly. I think I made that to runny, but it worked well despite my mixing abilities.

Flour Mixed in Water

Posted by Pam (Huntsville, AL) on 12/19/2008
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When I was growing up my mom had a great way to stop diarrhea. Mix a teaspoon or two of flour in a glass of water until smooth and drink it down. It will be about the consistancy of Maalox so don't gulp. Chase it with a glass of water. You can take a second dose after about 3 hours if needed, but usually only takes one dose.

Apple

Posted by Frankie (Chattanooga Tn) on 09/25/2014
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Reading some of the posts on how to eliminate or manage GI problems I wanted to put my 2 cents in.

I have been managing my GI problems now for over a decade; going to two different GI doctors and being told there is nothing wrong that it is just stress. There are times that doctors can't fix you so you have to do it yourself.

I have tried prescriptions from the doctors, activate charcoal, Aloe Juice, OTC and none of it is a true fix. Either I feel more dehydrated or backed up; the activated charcoal messed with my life saving medications. I have had my gallbladder removed, doctors thought that was the problem.

I have found one simple thing that works. The old saying of an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It's true! As long as I eat one apple a day I don't have diarrhea or painful cramps. It doesn't matter the type of apple, I do change them up so I can have a bit of variety. Apples have pectin, which will help bind better than Prevalite powder, and apples taste way better.

I am not saying don't take the prescriptions your doctor say to take but try a apple a day. I have found that for me if I limit how much onions, garlic, tomatoes, and greasy foods I eat it helps. But on my cheat day and I get fried chicken I make sure I eat at least two apples.

By eating a apple a day I was able to cut out 3 medications; I do have breakthrough days but it is only if I don't eat apples or went over broad on the fried chicken.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Sofia (Wilmington, De) on 06/10/2014
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ACV for diarrhea:

Have had a one week bout of "the runs"... Took two tablespoons of ACV in water, drank with straw as to not mess up my teeth and Blam! It stopped in 4 hours. I tell you - this stuff is a life saver! I'll continue that dose 2x a day for awhile. Thanks earth clinic!

Activated Charcoal

Posted by Jeanie (Los Angeles, Ca) on 02/10/2012
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When growing up we always had charcoal for an upset stomach. It still works on food poisoning also.

Iodine

Posted by Anna (Beijing, CN) on 12/13/2007
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I am Bulgarian, living in China at present. As a child, whenever I had diarrhoea, my grandma would give me a few drops of iodine in half a glass of water to drink. It would halt the problem within hours. When my son was 10 months old, he had a severe diarrhoea and after trying a few medicines, the elderly doctor suggested the same remedy for him - 2 drops in some water. The next day he was healthy again. As a school administrator in Beijing I got almost sued by a Finnish mother for administering the remedy to her 8 year old daughter on a trip. There was a bus, full of kids, going to another city 5 hours away and, even though I knew in many countries it was forbidden to take iodine orally, I didn't have a choice. The bus didn't have to stop anywhere on the road and the girl was fine. I have talked with doctors about it and they said that if taken rarely, it's not doing harm. In Bulgaria generations have been treated in this way and I never travel (especially to another country) without my little black bottle. For chool children the dose is 4-5 drops in water and for adults - 5 to 8. Sometimes adults need to repeat on the next day, if the problem persists.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Katzie (Calgary) on 03/09/2023
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Update: It took a full 48hrs to completely stop my diarrhea. It was my fault for letting it fester for 3 days, while continuing to eat what was causing it; but that fried chicken did not taste "off" at all.

When I read another poster here pointing out that diarrhea is started when your body seizes all available water to dilute toxins. Omigoodness, I really did not do good for my body, did I? Since I KNOW that our bodies cannot send us an informative text message, I realize I should have heard the strong screaming signal that it was sending when the diarrhea first started.

If I ever have diarrhea again, the first thing I'll do is to fast for 24 hrs, to give my body a chance to clean up whatever I just polluted it with. Lesson learned, the hard way.

Take care of yourselves, everyone.

Turmeric

Posted by Anya (Australia) on 08/25/2022
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I'd been making 'golden tea' (1 tsp turmeric, half tsp each of ground black pepper, cinnamon and half tsp of honey, all blended together into hot milk and boiled on the stove for a few minutes) for help ease COPD (non smoker! ) but hadn't made it in a couple of weeks.

Just today, I developed unbearable diarrhea out of the blue so came hunting in here for a remedy and found this.

Never thought of using just plain Turmeric in hot water but after tie first sip, I'll never use anything else again.

Yes, it stopped diarrhea instantly but was also far superior in helping me breathe freely again rather than the 'golden tea' hot milk concoction.

And nope, it doesn't taste brilliant (like Laney above so accurately described, 'tastes like peppery mud going down') but considering it's immediate relief, I really don't care about taste.

Thanks for sharing that Laney!

Diatomaceous Earth

Posted by Sara (34390 France) on 09/23/2021
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For the last few days, I have been taking a heaped teaspoon of food grade Diatomaceous Earth, stirred into a glass of water, first thing every morning ...

The chronic diarrhea, with which I have suffered for years, is already much less virulent ...

I have enjoying normal & comfortable bowel movements, of well formed stools, for the first time in much too long .........

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Misha (Indiana) on 11/05/2015
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Diarrhea

I make a tea out of the Apple Cider Vinegar. I put cloves, allspice and crushed cinnamon sticks in a cheese cloth and soak it in hot tea. After it cools I add the ACV and drink it.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Marine17 (Nicosia, Cyprus) on 08/25/2014
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ACV:

Worked like a miracle! Watery stool in the morning, took 2 Tbs right after (having read it on here of course) and diarrhea was fully gone!

Black Peppercorns

Posted by Ashley (Kingscote, South Australia) on 07/10/2012
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For over 35 years now I, and my family, have used whole black peppercorns to cure diarrhea and stomach poisoning (used it in bali for 'bali belly') with 100% success. Just swallow 12-15 whole black peppercorns with a mouthful of water (do not chew) problem gone usually 10-15 minutes. Very easy to swallow-don't even know they've gone down!