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A diarrhoea that does not last more than a day or two is a very common symptom and can be caused by an acute infection or inflammation of the intestine wall or by psychological stress, for instance by over-excitement or by a long journey. In most cases diarrhoea sets in when the body has to remove digestive poisons from its system, and as such it should not be suppressed. However, it can be useful to control the process and help the system with herbs that tone the lining of the intestine wall and which are mildly astringent. For persistent, long-standing diarrhoea, seek the advice of a skilled practitioner. By far the best mild digestive astringent is Meadowsweet, which can safely be used in all cases of diarrhoea. In cases of childhood diarrhoea, a good remedy is a tea made of equal parts of Lady’s Mantle and Meadowsweet, which can be sweetened with some honey and should be taken often. For an acute attack in adults, a very good mixture would be a tea of equal parts of:

American Cranesbill

Bay berry

Meadowsweet

Oak Bark

This tea should be drunk every hour until the symptoms subside and then before every meal until the digestion is normal.