The rind of the pomegranate fruit (as well the bark of the pomegranate
tree) is an old and well-known remedy used for treating diarrhoea.
Brown sugar is a well-known remedy for food poisoning. Usually a bad
stomach causes weakness; give the patient 4 teaspoons of sugar to renew
his energy.
Aloe vera juice is good for treating an upset stomach. 60 grams of aloe
vera juice, taken three times a day, can have you feeling good as new
the next morning.
Curd (or yogurt) is full of mircro-organisms that are beneficial for the
stomach and can combat the effect of harmful bacteria that causes food
poisoning.
The acidic properties in lime kills bacteria, and makes it a great
natural remedy for food poisoning. 3-4 glasses of lime juice over the
course of the day will ensure you're back to normal the next morning.
Mint or pudina is very helpful in treating food poisoning. Mint tea or a
paste of pudina leaves will help relieve stomach trouble. Combining it
with curd is doubly effective since it uses the beneficial properties of
curd as well.
Ginger: It adds flavour to your dishes, but is also an
excellent home remedy for curing almost all types of digestive problems.
Take a tablespoon of honey with a few drops of ginger juice to reduce
inflammation and pain.
Cumin: Cumin or jeera seeds are a good way to soothe
the inflammation in your stomach, reduce the tenderness and aid healing.
Crush a tablespoon of cumin seeds and add it to your clear soup.
Basil: Basil is another excellent home remedy to cure
infections of both – the stomach and the throat. Strain the juice of a
few basil leaves and add it to a tablespoon of honey. It’s bound to show
positive results within a couple of hours.
Bananas: Bananas are a rich source of potassium. They
aid recovery and reduce the effects of food poisoning to an impressive
level. Mash a couple of bananas and apple, or whip up a quick banana
shake.
Apples: Apples are as effective against food poisoning
as they reduce heartburn and acid reflux. Apples are known to have
enzymes that inhibit the growth of the bacteria that cause diarrhea and
stomach ache.
Lemon: The acidity of the lemon juice kills most of the
bacteria that cause food poisoning. Squeeze the juice of a lemon and
add a pinch of sugar to it. Drink it as you would take any medicine, or
you can even add lemon to your tea.
Activated charcoal: Activated charcoal absorbs all the
unwanted gases and substances that may be harmful to the delicate lining
of the stomach, thereby aiding speedy recovery.
Water: It is very
important to keep yourself fully hydrated during the period of food
poising, as your body tends to lose more water through diarrhea. Also,
keeping up your water content, rapidly flushes out the toxins and
bacteria, which enhances your recovery.
Apple cider vinegar: Being alkaline in nature, vinegar,
specifically apple cider vinegar soothes the gastro-intestinal lining.
Also, it makes the environment of the stomach inhospitable for the
bacteria to breed in, which helps speed up the recovery.
Peppermint tea: It’s not just aromatherapy.
Peppermint oil is known to have a soothing effect, which is extremely
beneficial for people suffering from stomach spasms due to food
poisoning. Add a few drops to your tea; your cramps will vanish in a
couple of hours.
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