Sutherlandia (Cancer bush, Sutherlandia frutescens) has been used for hundreds of years in southern Africa for treating cold, flu, fever, chickenpox, diarrhea, gastritis, liver problems, asthma, TB and bronchitis. Sutherlandia has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Traditionally, a decoction of leaves…
Lotus seed is used as a mild tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat loose stools (chronic diarrhea / dysentery), ejaculation, gonorrhea and polydipsia (thirst). According to TCM, Lotus seed has astringent property, and can be used to…
Hawthorn (Crataegus) is traditionally used as a digestive aid for promoting appetite, and relieving indigestion, thirst, flatulence, minor diarrhea and abdominal pain. If you have bad appetite, or ate too much food and feel uncomfortable, hawthorn may help open your…
Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat heartburn, stomach ulcers, hyperacidity, diarrhea, bronchitis, throat infection and chronic fevers. Effects of Shatavari Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) is an important herb in traditional medicine in India. According to Ayurvedic texts,…
There are six Pippali formulas in traditional Chinese medicine used for treating flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, vomiting and nausea caused by coldness, phlegm and weakness. Pippali (Long pepper, Piper longum) is named “Bi Ba” (荜茇) in traditional Chinese medicine. This…
Fenugreek can be used for treating diabetes, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, flatulence, arthritic joint pain and rheumatism. Fenugreek is used for the control of diabetes by practitioners. Medical scientists have found that fenugreek seeds can be used to…
Belleric Myrobalan (Bibhitaki) is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat stomach upset, diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery and constipation. Belleric Myrobalan (Terminalia Belerica, Bibhitaki, Vibhitaki, Vibeekaka, Bibhitak, Bhaira or Bahera) is highly beneficial to health in Ayurvedic medicine. Belleric myrobalan has following…
Pomegranate is used in folk Chinese remedies as an astringent to treat chronic diarrhea and dysentery, hematochezia, uterine bleeding and other symptoms. Pomegranate, according to traditional Chinese medicine, is a warming, sweet and sour fruit, the rind of the fruit…
Pomegranate has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for thousands of years for treating diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, hemorrhoids and various bleedings. The rind of the fruit and the bark of the pomegranate tree is a wonderful astringent. According to many…
Coca-Cola (Coke Soda) can be used for treating common cold, flu and diarrhea. Here are how to use it: Common cold and flu: Take some fresh ginger and put it in a pot with a can of Coca-Cola. Bring it…
