Diarrhea Articles

Goldenseal – Antimicrobial

Goldenseal was used by the Native Americans as a treatment for irritations and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. It was commonly used topically for skin and eye infections. Because of its antimicrobial activity,...

Yarrow – Enhances Wound Healing

Yarrow: Distinctive in both appearance and aroma. Yarrow has been used to treat wounds throughout history. In the 1950's an alkoloid from the plant was found to have some ability to make blood clot faster. Fever, common cold, hay fever, lack of menstruation,...

Borage – Restorative, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral

The borage herb has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The leaves and flowers are used to make teas, tinctures and extracts. It is said to have a number of health benefits, including the treatment of respiratory problems, skin conditions and digestive...

Quince – Loose Stools

Quince, due to its astringency, is often used as a syrup prepared from the fruit and may be used as an addition to drinks in sickness involving loose stools. The seeds may be used medicinally for the sake of the mucilage they yield. When soaked in water they swell up...