Diarrhea
Symptoms
Following are the signs that indicate the presence of this ailment:
CrampsDehydrationWind and distention in the abdomenWeaknessMild
feverCauses
The augmentation of pitta in the body or weak digestive power causes
diarrhea. Improper eating habits, fried food in oil or ghee (clarified
butter), meats, vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, beans, nuts and
sweets, milk and citrus fruits simultaneously and impure food or water
causes diarrhea.
Remedies
Water boiled with coriander seeds should be given (after
straining). Pomegranate juice in small quantities can be also given
frequently.Decoction prepared from pomegranate skin is very useful
in
stopping diarrhea. To prepare the decoction, take 50 grams of fresh
pomegranate skin. Soak it in 800 ml. of water for one hour. Boil
until a quarter of the volume remains (200 ml). Store this mixture
in a clean, dry bottle. A couple of tablespoons can be taken several
times a day. If there is blood in the stools, add half a teaspoon of
honey to the decoction.Sugar and salt solution. Mix one teaspoon of
sugar and half a
teaspoon of common salt in a cup of water. Small doses of this
mixture (around a quarter cup) can be given whenever the patient
wants to drink.A paste made of sesame seeds (1 teaspoon) and a few
tablespoons
of goats milk is also beneficial.Dos and don'ts
YogurtRiceBananaApplePomegranateBoiled vegetablesBoiled
riceKhichadiFruitsSpices like cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric and cardamom
should be used for cooking.Liquids should be given in small
quantities (3 or 4 sips) at one
timeFruit juices can also be taken in small quantities.The mind
should be relaxed and free from all kinds of tension. A
gentle oil massage on the head is also helpful. Physical exertion of any
kind like exercise, sexual activity, sports, singing, dancing etc.
should be strictly avoided.
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