Herbal Remedies for Loose Motions, Natural Treatment, Home Remedies

Loose motions can be defined as when there is sudden passage of watery and loose stool. Diarrhea is a symptom in IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Loose motions may results in loss of body fluids and minerals from the body. The watery bowel movements are sometimes serious but are most common. It is very common in summers. Due to loss of greater amount of water loss from the body causes dehydration. It is mostly seen in children. It lasts for 2-3 days. Many people suffer from diarrhea once or twice every year. Loose stool causes weakness, loss of appetite, pain in stomach. So, loose motions can be treated with various home remedies.

If we see ayurvedic point of view, here pitta dosha (physical energy presenting fire) is vitiated due to causative factors like excessive intake of sour, spicy, hot, packed foods, more anger, frustration, stress etc. Vitiated Pitta dosha leads to impaired digestion and Ama (toxins) gets accumulated in digestive gut. This again causes Vata to get out of control and leads to bloating of gas along with symptoms like abdominal pain, cramps, loose motions etc.

Causes of Loose Motions

Loose stool can be caused by various factors. The main factors contribute in loose motions are:-

Excessive intake of food habits
Fried food also affects digestive system
Psychological factors like stress
Excessive intake of alcohol
Presence of some diseases like Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis
Due to various infections by parasites
Infections cause by bacteria’s which results in food poisoning
Allergies due to some food which cannot be digested properly
Use of various medications

Symptoms of Loose Motions

Loose motions symptoms may vary depending upon the different complications. The Symptoms of uncomplicated state includes:-

Abdominal cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Uncontrolled bowel movements
Watery stool
The Symptoms of complicated state includes:-
1. Stool dark in color
2. Loss of weight
3. Fever
4. Stool mixed with blood

Diet and Lifestyle

Butter milk is good to have in loose motions or in condition called irritable bowel syndrome. Add little amount of jeera (cumin) powder, 1tsp of salt in butter milk mix well and drink it 2-3 times a day.
Drink honey mixed water.
Drink plenty of water.
Have fresh and homemade yogurt.
Opt for pomegranate juice, minimum twice daily.
Take meals which digest easily.

Herbal Remedies for Loose Motions by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda offers a wide range of natural supplements for healthy digestion. Planet Ayurveda is leading manufacturing company of natural products. It is an Indian based company, located at Mohali (Punjab). One can buy online or can contact for parcel to reach at door step.

For healthy digestion Planet Ayurveda has brought a great combination of natural supplements which work in synergetic manner to maintain a healthy metabolism.

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1. Digestion Support

It is a blend of ingredients like Amlaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Babhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Madhurika (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhanaka (Coriander sativum), Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum) and Pippali (Piper longum).

Dose – 2 Capsules twice daily with warm water after half an hour of meal.

2. Pitta Balance

Pitta Balance Capsules are packed with pure, natural calcium compounds like Praval Pisti, Jahar Mohar Pisti, Kamdudha Ras, Mukta Pisti and Giloy Satva (herbal extract). All these ingredients are soothing and cooling in nature. Pitta Balance, a dietary supplement restores Vata dosha and reduces Pitta dosha in body.

Dose – 1 Capsules twice daily with warm water after half an hour of meal.

3. Sanjivani Vati

Sanjivani Vati, is a mixture of ten wonderful ingredients such as Vidanga (Emblia ribes), Shunthi (Gingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Haritaki (Terminali chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vacha(Acorus calamus), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) etc.

Dose – 2 tablets twice daily with warm water after half an hour of meal.