Cranberry, Cinnamon, Tormentila or Mint and Dry Raspberry Berry tea are some examples of excellent home-made and natural remedies that can be used to relieve diarrhea and intestinal colic.
Diarrhea is a symptom caused by our body's effort to get rid of toxins, irritants or even infections that are affecting the intestines. Often it comes accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms such as excessive gas, intestinal spasms and abdominal pain. It is important to treat diarrhea as soon as possible in order to avoid the onset of other more serious complications such as weakness or dehydration.
However, one should go to the doctor when the diarrhea is strong and appear more than 3 times a day and in this case one should not consume any tea, plant or food that holds the intestine because the diarrhea can be caused by some virus or bacterium which needs to be eliminated from the gut.
Learn how to prepare the 5 teas that help regulate the bowel:
1. Cranberry Berry Tea
This tea can be prepared with fresh berries of crushed Cranberry, which have properties that soothe diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. To prepare this tea you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of fresh Cranberry berries;
- 150 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- Put the berries in a cup and with the aid of a pestle lightly crush the berries, then add the boiling water;
- Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before drinking.
It is recommended to drink 6 cups of tea per day for 3 to 4 days or as needed and symptoms.
2. Cinnamon Tea
This tea has properties that reduce intestinal spasms and relieve diarrhea and intestinal cramps. To prepare this tea you will need:
Ingredients:
- 1 whole or crushed cinnamon stick;
- 1 cup boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- Add the cinnamon stick to the boiling water and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes;
- Then turn off the heat and let stand the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
This tea should be drunk still warm and 2 to 3 times a day, before meals.
3. Milefolk Tea
The tea of this plant has properties that help in the treatment of several digestive disorders, relieving gas, intestinal spasms and diarrhea. To prepare this tea, you need:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 teaspoons of flowers and dry leaves of Milefólio;
- 150 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- Put the flowers and leaves of Milefólio in a cup and add the boiling water;
- Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Coar before drinking.
Drink this tea 3 to 4 times a day as per the need and symptoms felt.
4. Tormentila tea
This tea has properties that treat and soothe intestinal colic and diarrhea and to prepare it can be used dried or fresh roots of the plant.
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of dried or fresh Tormentila roots;
- 150 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- Place the roots of the plant in a cup and add 150 ml of boiling water;
- Cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes and strain before drinking.
This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day as needed.
5. Mint and Dry Raspberry Tea
This tea is composed of a blend of medicinal plants that help to expel gases, dry secretions, soothe intestinal spasms and relieve intestinal inflammation. To prepare this tea you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons dried peppermint;
- 2 teaspoons dried raspberry leaf;
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs;
- 500 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- Make a blend with the dried herbs and add the boiling water;
- Cover and let stand 15 minutes before serving.
It is indicated to drink a cup of this tea hour by hour, according to the felt and need symptoms.
