Philippine Medicinal Plants

Diarrhea is a common symptom of gastrointestinal disease, characterized by increased frequency and fluid consistency of the stool.

Diarrhea Treatment Using Herbal Medications

1. Tanglad leaves ( english: Lemon grass, Ginger grass, Sweet-rush)
   • Boil 10 young leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Add a tablespoon sugar and one small piece crushed ginger.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day and afer every loose bowel movement.
       Children: ( babies) 1 tablesppon, 3 time a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (2-6 yrs) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (7-12 yrs) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
2. Kugon roots ( english: Cogon grass)
   • Boil 5 chopped fresh roots in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day and afer every loose bowel movement.
       Children: ( babies) 1 tablesppon, 3 time a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (2-6 yrs) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (7-12 yrs) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
3. Kaymito leaves ( english: Star apple)
   • Boil 1 cup chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day and afer every loose bowel movement.
       Children: ( babies) 1 tablesppon, 3 time a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (2-6 yrs) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (7-12 yrs) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
4. Bayabas leaves ( english: Guava)
   • Boil 10 chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes. Add a tablespoon sugar and one small piece crushed ginger.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day and afer every loose bowel movement.
       Children: ( babies) 1 tablesppon, 3 time a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (2-6 yrs) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (7-12 yrs) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
5. Makahiya leaves ( english: Sensitive plant, Mimosa)
   • Boil 1 cup chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day and afer every loose bowel movement.
       Children: ( babies) 1 tablesppon, 3 time a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (2-6 yrs) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.
       (7-12 yrs) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day and after every loose bowel movement.

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