As a thumb rule one should not take any medication for loose motions unless they are severe. If you pass more than 4 loose motions in a day then opting for some home remedies along with consumption of lots of fluids is the best bet.
Best Home Remedies For Loose Motions
Pomegranate Peels
Pomegranate peels are one of the most effective home remedies against loose motions. Always keep some shade dried pomegranate peels in a glass jar. When suffering from loose motions take 3-4 pieces of the peels and boil them in two cups of water on low heat.Do not cover the pan with lid. Add some candy sugar (mishri) for taste. Reduce water to half cup and turn off the gas. Cool this decoction and drink up after eating light food. You can also powder the dried peels and store in a glass jar. When loose motions hit, take ½ teaspoon of this powder and mix in a cup of thick curd. Eat this on empty stomach in the morning.
Fenugreek Seeds And Buttermilk
Soak a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in water for a couple of hours and chew them properly along with a glass of buttermilk.You can drink buttermilk 2-3 times a day. It will not only kill germs but also helps in providing you much needed fluid in the body.
Tea
Our favorite beverage black tea is also a great remedy for loose motions. You can either drink tea itself or you can swallow a teaspoon of black tea with plain water. It helps in reducing loose motions.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is also a very popular home remedy for killing bugs that are causing you loose motions. Take a nutmeg and sprinkle some water on a clean and rough surface. Rub nutmeg on this surface and collect the paste in a teaspoon.Consume this paste with a cup of water. Nutmeg not only kills germs it also helps in soothing your irritated intestines.
Curd
Consume curd as much as you can during loose motions. Curd contains gut friendly bacteria which help in balancing the good and bad bacteria balance in the intestines and restoring health.
Bittergourd Juice
If you can bear with the bitterness of bitter gourd juice then you will be glad to know that it is a good remedy for loos emotions. Take two bitter gourds and extract their juice. Drink up for hydrating body and stopping loose emotions.
When afflicted by loose motions, pay attention on drinking lots of fluids. Drinking water helps but since water does not contain electrolytes drinking electrolyte containing drinks help more. You can make lemon water with half a lemon, a tea spoon of sugar, a pinch of salt and drink up 3-4 times a day or can drink ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) solutions available at drug store. Eat light food and avoid spicy and oily food when suffering from loose motions.
