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7 Amazing Home Remedies For Loose Motion

Listed here are a few home remedies that will help in treating loose motion effectively. Take a look.

By Lekhaka

It's summer around!! Get ready to face some health issues that you will face more frequently in summer. Diarrhoea or loose motion is one among them. Don't think that loose motion is not that serious, apart from the pain and embarrassing situation.

Continuous loose motion can lead to dehydration and its associated symptoms. It can be life threatening if not treated at the right time, especially for children.

Before going for medications, you can try some effective home remedies for loose motion. Most of the home remedies for loose motion demand only common things that you use daily in the kitchen. Depending on the cause of loose motion, the severity of the symptoms will also vary.

Abdominal bloating of cramps, nausea, vomiting, watery or loose stool and sense of urgency to have a bowel movement are the most common symptoms. Know more about some home remedies for loose motion to effectively manage the symptoms.

Lemon Juice Or Lemonade:

Lemon Juice Or Lemonade:

This is one of the oldest home remedies for loose motion. It is a tested and proven home remedy that uses the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon to clear the stomach. Lemon juice with salt and sugar will prevent dehydration.

Pomegranate:

Pomegranate:

Pomegranate juice or the seeds itself work effectively in managing loose motion. This fruit is easily available during summer season and so it is the best home remedy for loose motion. Drink at least 3 to 4 glasses of pomegranate juice a day. If you are eating the fruit, then eat 2 fruits to get better results.

Honey:

Honey:

Yes, honey is a health tonic when you have loose motion. As it is a natural medicine, it is safe even for children. For effective results, add cardamom powder and honey in warm water. Mix it well and consume it at least two times in a day.

Ginger:

Ginger:

Ginger is famous as a good medicine for indigestion. With its antifungal and antibacterial properties, ginger can act on the cause of loose motion. Add half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder to buttermilk and drink it three to four times in a day.

Raw Papaya:

Raw Papaya:

In India, papaya is easily available during summer. Raw papaya can be used as a home remedy for loose motion. Just grate a raw papaya and add three cups of water. Boil it. Strain the water and drink it after sometime.

Buttermilk:

Buttermilk:

In India, buttermilk is considered to be a healthy drink. The acid in this drink can soothe your digestive system. Adding some salt, jeera, pinch of turmeric and black pepper to the buttermilk will make it more effective. Consume this at least two to three times in a day.

Fenugreek Seeds:

Fenugreek Seeds:

Fenugreek seeds or methi come with tons of antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is one of the effective home remedies for loose motion. Grind 2-3 tsp of fenugreek seeds into powder. Add it to a glass of water. Drink it early in the morning for better results.

Bottle Gourd Juice:

Bottle Gourd Juice:

Bottle gourd has the ability to retain water in our body to prevent it from dehydration. First peel the skin of a bottle gourd and then cut it into small pieces. Mix it in a blender and extract the juice. You can have this once in a day.
Try these home remedies for loose motion for a faster relief.

Story first published: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 12:59 [IST]
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