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Symptoms
Following are the signs that indicate the presence of this ailment:
- Cramps
- Dehydration
- Wind and distention in the abdomen
- Weakness
- Mild fever
Causes
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
- Yogurt
- Rice
- Banana
- Apple
- Pomegranate
- Boiled vegetables
- Boiled rice
- Khichadi
- Fruits
- Spices 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 time
- Fruit 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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