29 Natural Home Remedies for Diarrhea in Adults

Updated: 12/02/2019

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Diarrhea is also spelled diarrhoea, is a common condition that can lead to loss of fluid and dehydration^[1]. This condition is caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Some symptoms of dehydration are loss of skin stretchiness, loss of skin color, increase heart rate, and decrease urination. You can get other symptoms such as cramping, loose stool, thin stools, watery stool, nausea, fever, vomiting, and frequent bowel movements. So, how to control this problem safely at home? The answer is in this article. Keep reading to learn more about the best natural home remedies for diarrhea in adults. 

Top 29 Science-Based Home Remedies For Diarrhea In Adults

I. Home Remedies

While we are listing the scientific evidence, the following recipes we”ve focused on are traditional remedies so always consult your doctor before trying them.

1. Banana

Like other home remedies for diarrhea, bananas can help you get rid of diarrhea quickly by using natural remedies at home. Actually, eating bananas can also reduce depression, increase energy, protect muscles, support digestion, is rich in pectin, stimulate  healing of constipation, and treat diarrhea^[2].

• Due to the high content fiber, electrolyte, and potassium, you should try to eat ripe bananas each day
• You should eat a few bananas to relieve the symptoms of diarrhea without taking medication

2. Yogurt

Yogurt contains bifidobacterium and lactobacillus acidophilus, which are useful for reducing diarrhea. Additionally, these good bacteria are high in lactic acid, and are effective for  treating diarrhea. The bacteria in yogurt are made up of live cultures, which help to overcrowd bad bacteria and restore good bacteria in the intestine. As stated by a study, yogurt contains probiotics that may help reduce diarrhea^[3]. Simply, you just eat some bowls of yogurt (preferably plain or vanilla with minimal sugar) each day to relieve symptoms of diarrhea. You can add banana to yogurt.

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3. Ginger

Ginger produces a fragrant and hot spice and it is a good addition to many dishes. Ginger is great in treating diarrhea, reducing abdominal pain and cramps. According to a study, the acetone extract of ginger may help control serotonin-induced diarrhea^[4]. 

The way to use ginger for diarrhea is:

• Grate a piece of ginger, mix with honey, and eat the mixture to improve digestion. Do not drink water right after drinking this mix.
• Alternatively, you can drink ginger tea 2-3 times each day to eliminate signs of diarrhea. You can make ginger tea by slicing a piece of ginger and adding it to a cup of water. Then, boil for some minutes, strain, and put some honey before enjoying it.

4. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds offers one of the best ways to treat diarrhea naturally. These seeds are used in healing many conditions, such as constipation, stomach ache, loss of appetite, gastritis, heart diseases, triglycerides, atherosclerosis, kidney conditions, bronchitis, infections, tuberculosis, coughs, diabetes, and so on. Furthermore, fenugreek seeds contain mucilage that may fight diarrhea effectively^[5]. 

• Chew a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with a tablespoon of yogurt.
• Another option is to mix yogurt, cumin seeds, and roasted fenugreek seeds. Combine the mixture three times each day to relieve diarrhea.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is commonly used in chutneys, food preservatives, vinaigrettes, marinades, and salad dressings. Also, it contains malic acid and acetic acid that is helpful for weight loss, healing blood sugar, removing dandruff, soothing sore throat, relieving foot odor, healing digestive problems, clearing up skin issues, healing sunburn, and whitening your teeth. Apple cider vinegar contains antimicrobial properties that may help combat the microbes causing diarrhea. Besides, its anti-inflammatory nature, it may help soothe the inflamed intestines^[6]. 

• Mix a cup of water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• Drink the mixture 1-2 times per day to get rid of diarrhea symptoms.

6. Carrot Soup

Carrot has an antiseptic property, and carrot soup is especially useful for treating diarrhea^[7]. Furthermore, carrot supplies a lot of necessary nutrients that are lost when having diarrhea. 

• Wash some carrots.
• Cook them in some water for 15 minutes.
• Drain the mixture and add some salt for flavor as needed.
• Eat this soup each day to help  rid of diarrhea.
• You can also add honey, lemon juice, and sugar to carrot juice for taste.

7. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is commonly used in treating hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal conditions, ulcers, insomnia, menstrual issues muscle spasm, inflammation, and hay fever. Chamomile includes antispasmodic property that also help relieve abdominal pain, diarrhea, and stomach disorders^[8]. It can also help reduce inflammation significantly. 

• You steep a teaspoon each of chamomile flowers and peppermint leaves with a glass of boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Strain and drink chamomile tea for a few times each day.
• You can also replace it with green tea to improve digestive function.

8. Black Seed Oil

Black seed oil is effective at treating digestive tract conditions, such as diarrhea, constipation, asthma, colic, and gas^[9]. Besides, it can also reduce intestinal worms, nasal congestion, toothache, headache, parasites, hemorrhoids, cough, allergies, cholesterol reduction, lowering blood pressure, menstruation, and birth control. 

• Combine a glass of plain yogurt with a teaspoon of black seed oil.
• Eat the mixture twice each day to get rid of diarrhea.

9. Apple

Apple is rich in phyto-nutrients and some antioxidants that can promote health and prevent some diseases, including diarrhea^[10]. It is high in fiber which is beneficial for your digestive health.  A fresh apple helps supply fiber and relieves stomach ache. You might cook apple for easier digestion and get more natural sugars, nutrients, and pectin. You can use 2-3 apples each day to speed up the healing process and get rid of diarrhea.

10. Potato

Potato has amazing anti-inflammatory properties. This food also alkalizes the body well and reduces back pain, joint pain, eczema, supports weight loss, reduces cholesterol, improves health, heals gout, and detoxifies your body perfectly. Potato is enriched with starch, which will helps improve the digestive system, thickens stool, and prevents diarrhea^[11]. 

• Get two washed potatoes, peel, and chop them into cubes.
• Boil potatoes in some waters.
• Strain, cool naturally, add some salt and drink it the fluid throughout the day.

11. Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate is abundant in phytochemical compounds, polyphenols, flavonoids that can treat heart disease and prevent cancer. Pomegranate also has antioxidants than cranberries, blueberries, green tea, and red wine, and it works well for improving heart and healing blood vessels. You just need to drink 3-4 cup of pomegranate juice each day to relieve symptoms of diarrhea^[12]. To make pomegranate juice, you wash pomegranate, put it into a blender with some water, strain, and drink it.

12. Guava

Guava is often used to treat stomachache and diarrhea in children and adults. Evidence from animal studies shows that the guava leaf extract may help treat infectious diarrhea^[13].

• You can get rid of diarrhea by taking a combination of dried guava leaves, dried mandarin peel, green tea leaves, and fresh ginger. Boil these in water and drink it several times per day.
• You can also use dry mandarin peel, dried young guava leaves, baked ginger. Boil those in water and drink the liquid twice per day.
• Another option is to wash young guava leaves and chew them. This remedy might keep you hydrated and balance your stomach quickly.
• Eating guava fruit is also a good choice in case you get diarrhea.

13. Litchi

Litchi is used in making medicine to treat health conditions, including diarrhea^[14]. This fruit is grown in many countries around the world. Litchis not only help advance health, they can be used to eliminate health problems naturally.  For healing diarrhea, you can take small amount of dried litchi seeds, grind, and boil in water to drink. This simple remedy can be used by both children and adults. 

14. Mangosteen  

Mangosteen is grown in many Asia and South American countries It is fibrous, juicy, tangy, and sweet. Mangosteen is used widely in Ayurvedic medicine to address  inflammation and diarrhea^[15].

• You can take the bark from a mangosteen tree, cut it into different circles, put them into the pot with a few cups of water, boil, and steep it for 20-30 minutes.
• Drink it warm several times each day to get the best result.

15. Sapodilla Fruit

Sapodilla fruit is cool, sweet, fresh, and laxative that can be used in healing diarrhea^[16]. You can use this fruit to treat stomach problems when eating more protein and fat.

• Take 15g of green sapodilla fruit and put them into water. Steam and drink it twice per day after meals for 3-5 days to get the desired results.
• You can alternate the bark of sapodilla, wash off with water, and boil with some water for 15 minutes. Consume the liquid twice per day for getting rid of diarrhea within  a short period of time.

II. Simple But Effective Tips

1. Drink More Fluids

Diarrhea tends to cause dehydration. Drinking water and fluids is one of the best home remedies for diarrhea^[17]. Whenever you have digestive issues, make sure to drink plenty of water and liquid. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water each day and add more fluids through daily diets. Specifically, men should drink 13 cups of water every day and women should have an intake of 9 cups of water daily. Other good options  for ways for adults to stay hydrated try broth, teas, sports drinks, carrot juice, celery juice, water, etc. Keep hydrating is very important and necessary to get rid of diarrhea naturally and effectively.

2. Eat Small Meals

To make your stomach happier, you should divide meals into small meals. As big meals may burden your stomach, and may upset your digestive system. Eating big meals might also cause vomiting or nausea, and your stomach uncomfortable. To treat diarrhea and reduce symptoms of this condition within a short space of time naturally, you should eat foods at different times per day and avoid eating near bedtime.

3. Avoid Fructose Fruits

Although fruits can supply a significant amount of water, you should not eat any kind of fruit when you have diarrhea. The reason is that fructose-rich fruits will harden your digestive system. Fruits that contain fructose include dried prunes, dried peaches, raisins, zante, dried apricots, cherries, pears, grapes, kiwi, blackberries, watermelon, star fruit, etc. 

4. Keep Clean

Keep clean is very important to prevent diarrhea, and it is one of the simplest home remedies for diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused by bacteria from foods. Make sure that you do not eat damaged foods and raw foods, such as raw vegetables, seafood, and street foods. Wash your hands before meals and after going to the bathroom and use freshwater for cooking recipes every day. Diarrhea is a contagious disease, so you need to prevent bacteria and viruses transferring from person to person. 

5. Eat Brat Diet

There are many reasons that can cause diarrhea, including stress, bacteria from foods, environmental toxins, using alcohol, and using medications. But you can treat this condition naturally without taking drugs at home. The BRAT is an excellent option. BRAT means Bananas, Rice, Apples, And Toast, which is one of the best home remedies for diarrhea for adults and children^[18]. Doctors suggest that eating BRAT is very useful for healing diarrhea. The reason is that BRAT is good in fiber, nutrients, and beneficial properties to eliminate diarrhea consistently. Moreover, the BRAT diet can supply more nutrients that are lost during diarrhea.

6. Avoid Some Foods And Drinks

Along with healthy foods, such as bananas, rice, apples, and carrots that can help you improve health and treat digestive problems, including diarrhea. It is advisable to  avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, and eating foods, such as seasoned foods, high-fiber foods, fatty foods, and dairy products. Diarrhea is an imbalance in your digestive system. it can be an allergic reaction to  foods you eat every day. Some other foods that can make your diarrhea worse, including cauliflower, soft cheese, milk, peas, onions, cabbage, ice cream, butter, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, beans, and diet soda.

7. Choose Sports Drinks

Sports drinks are available in many flavors, and they work for your diarrhea because of salt and sugar content^[19], which absorbs your water, and you can use sports drink by combining apple juice and a teaspoon of salt. A little salt will help you absorb fluids and make your liquid more delicious when drinking. You can keep drinks at room temperature, and you should get a warm drink more than using a cold drink. If you want to supply more liquids with drinks, choose sports drinks, and you will get ease with them.

If you are suffering from diarrhea, follow the above home remedies. Diarrhea is rather easy to curb when you pay attention to your daily hygiene habits. However, it is best to look for medical intervention if your condition does not improve after following these home remedies for diarrhea. Thanks for your reading!