Herbal Remedies for Gastrointestinal Disorder: Diarrhea

Probiotics and Diarrhea Prevention

• Take probiotics immediately before traveling to prevent traveler's diarrhea.

Laxatives and Timing

• Take laxatives at night to allow for a bowel movement in the morning.

Immune-Supporting Factors

• Saccharomyces boulardii is recommended for controlling acute and chronic diarrhea due to its rich immune-supporting factors.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• If IBS symptoms persist for more than 3 months, professional diagnosis is required.

Laxative Herbs

• Psyllium is considered one of the best laxative herbs due to being nonaddictive and helping rejuvenate the digestive tract.

Slippery Elm Bark Mechanism

• Slippery Elm Bark soothes and protects the mucous membranes, increasing the gut's natural barrier function, treating diarrhea.

Blackberry Active Constituent

• The active constituent in Blackberry that contributes to its effectiveness in treating diarrhea is Tannins.

Tannins Dosage

• The recommended daily dose of Tannins for treating diarrhea is 250-500 mg.

Slippery Elm Bark Safety

• Safety consideration for using Slippery Elm Bark in treating diarrhea is to avoid using it if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Chinese Licorice Preparation

• Chinese Licorice herbs are typically prepared by brewing the dried root as a tea or capsule.