[toc] Person is said to be suffering from Dysentery, when he/she starts passing frequent watery stools accompanied by mucous and blood. Dysentery is basically a disease of the intestines and colon which causes them to become inflamed. Dysentery is basically caused by consumption of food and water contaminated by bacteria and parasites. A person suffering from Dysentery usually experience severe dehydration, abdominal pain and cramps, bloating, loss in appetite, blood stools, mucous in the stool, nausea, fever etc.
Dysentery is not a life threatening disease and can usually be treated by taking enough fluids so as to eliminate the dehydration of the body. However, if the person is unable to consume enough fluids to replace the lost fluid, then Dysentery may prove to be fatal. It is very necessary to take proper precaution with regards to the food and water one consumes, so as to prevent the occurrence of Dysentery. Below discussed are some herbs useful in cases of Dysentery.
9 Best Herbal Remedies For Dysentery
Raspberry
Raspberry has been proven be a very effective herbal remedy to cure Dysentery. Raspberry contains chemical substances which help in destroying the dysentery causing microorganisms and prevent them from sticking to the walls of the intestines. This herb is also a very rich source of Vitamin C, thereby helping to boost the immunity and preventing the dysentery causing infections to infiltrate the body.
Raspberry can be consumed in form of whole berries, either fresh, frozen or canned. It is also available in form of preserves, juices, syrups, herbal tea or added to cakes and other bakery products to not only increase taste, but provide relief from Dysentery as well.
Cranesbill
Cranesbill has been used traditionally by people all over the world to treat the problem of diarrhea and Dysentery. Cranesbill is very effective in curing the inflammation of the tissues of the mucosal lining of the intestines and helps in healing the gastrointestinal tract. It is also a very good antiseptic and a powerful astringent, thus providing a cooling and soothing effect to the intestines from the inflammation caused by the Dysentery bacteria.
The root of Cranesbill is rich in medicinal properties and is a main ingredient of many anti-dysentery herbal formulas available in the market. It is available in form of root powder, extract, tincture, capsules, tonics etc.
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is another very important herbal remedy used for providing relief from Dysentery. Witch hazel contains tannins which help in providing relief from inflamed mucosal lining of the intestines and is thus, very useful for treating Dysentery. It is also very effective in getting rid of viral and bacterial infections which are responsible for causing Dysentery in the body.
Witch hazel also provides a cooling and soothing effect to the inflamed intestine and is a naturally found antiseptic, which helps in stopping the bleeding, thus proving to be very useful in cases of severe Dysentery. Witch hazel is available in form of tonics, capsules, extract etc.
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Arjuna
Arjuna is a very popular herbal remedy used in Ayurveda to cure the problem of Dysentery. The bark of Arjuna is used to stop the bleeding associated with Dysentery and provides a cooling and calming effect to the intestine lining.
Arjuna also contains huge quantities of tannins, which are very beneficial for treating Dysentery. Arjuna decoction when consumed provides relief from fever and blood secretion from stools, which are the two main symptoms of Dysentery.
St. John’s Wort
St. John’s wort is yet another very popular herbal remedy used for treating Dysentery and diarrhea. St. John’s wort is very effective in providing relief from those acute abdominal cramps and spasms, which are the trademark of Dysentery. It also helps in fighting against the infections responsible for causing Dysentery and provides a cooling and soothing effect to the inflamed intestinal lining.
Consuming St. John’s wort internally in form of herbal tea, tincture, tonic or capsules, provide immediate relief from those frequent bathroom trips and induces a sedative effect, thus enabling the Dysentery affected person to rest at ease for a while.
Slippery Elm
Slipper elm is another equally powerful herbal remedy for providing relief in Dysentery cases. Slippery elm is rich in mucilage content, which on combination with water becomes slimy and forms a protective coating on the stomach and intestinal lining. This helps in preventing the inflammation of the tissues due to Dysentery infection. It also helps in absorbing water, thereby preventing dehydration of the body, which is another common symptom of Dysentery.
Slipper elm contains tannins which help in stimulating the absorption of toxins from the intestine and provides relief from Dysentery. Slippery elm herbal tea is especially very beneficial for providing relief in cases of Dysentery and its associated symptoms.
Blackberry
Blackberry is another very useful herbal remedy used since ancient times to prevent and get rid of symptoms of Dysentery. Blackberry contains tannins, which help in cleaning the intestine of the bacterial infections and stop the bleeding from the intestines.
Blackberry is also very effective in providing a cooling effect to the inflamed tissues of the intestine and soothes the irritated mucosal lining. Blackberry can be consumed raw in form of berries. It can also be consumed in form of preservatives, syrups, tonics, extract etc.
Marshmallow
The root of Marshmallow is yet another very effective herbal remedy for treating diarrhea and Dysentery symptoms. Marshmallow is rich in mucilage content, thus helping in keeping the body hydrated by absorbing water and aids in removing of Dysentery causing toxins from the body.
It also helps in reducing inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and provides a soothing effect. Marshmallow root can be consumed in form of herbal tea, root powder, syrups, tonics, extracts etc.,to provide relief from Dysentery, diarrhea, cold, cough etc.
White Oak
White oak is another very powerful and beneficial herbal remedy used since centuries to cure the problem and symptoms related to Dysentery. Tannins are the main ingredient of white oak, which helps in strengthening the capillaries of the intestine and stop them from bleeding.
It also helps in protecting the lining of the intestine against the viral and bacterial infections responsible for causing Dysentery. White oak is also very effective in fighting against the various symptoms of Dysentery like bacterial and viral infections, stopping intestinal bleeding, reducing inflammation and pain. White oak bark can be consumed in form of tincture, tonics, capsules etc.
