Buttermilk.
Buttermilk is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of diarrhea. Buttermilk is the residual milk left after the fat has been removed from curd by churning. It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora. The acid in the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria. Buttermilk may be taken with a pinch of salt 3 to 4 times a day for controlling this disease.

Carrot soup.
Carrot soup is another effective home remedy for diarrhea. It supplies water to combat dehydration, replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, and magnesium; supplies pectin, and coats the intestine to allay inflammation. It also checks the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and prevents vomiting.
½ kg of carrots may be cooked in 150ml of water until they become soft. The pulp should be strained and enough water added to it to make a litter. ¾s of a tblsp of salt may be added. This soup should be given in small amounts to the patient every ½ hour.

Fenugreek/methi.
Fenugreek leaves are useful in diarrhea. 1 tsp of seeds, which have been boiled or fried in butter, should be taken with a cup of buttermilk twice daily. They are valuable in allaying biliousness. The seeds are also beneficial in the treatment of this disease.

Ginger.
In case of diarrhea caused by indigestion, dry or fresh ginger is very useful. A piece of dry ginger should be powdered along with a crystal of rock salt; a ¼ of a tsp of this powder should be taken with a small piece of jaggery (also known as ghor). It will bring quick relief as ginger, being carminative, aids digestion by stimulating the gastrointestinal tract.

Mint.
Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea. One tsp of fresh mint juice, mixed with a tsp each of lime juice and honey, can be given thrice daily with excellent results in the treatment of this disease.

Turmeric.
Turmeric has proved to be another valuable home remedy for diarrhea. It is a very useful intestinal antiseptic. It is also a gastric stimulant and tonic. 1 tsp of fresh turmeric powder may be taken in 1 cup of buttermilk or plain water.