Do not use tea that contains caffeine
Ms. Shlloka Joshii, Hatha yoga teacher, nutritionist and lifestyle expert (India) said: “Tea leaves contain tannins and antioxidants that can be good for your stomach. Tea leaves have an astringent taste and have drying properties. So it is helpful when a person has diarrhea.”
According to Ms. Joshii, tea needs to be mixed with all anti-diarrheal preparations. Since not all teas are created equal, you should avoid teas that contain a lot of caffeine, which can make the situation worse by making you more dehydrated.
What brewed tea might help?
Teas such as black tea, cherry tea or fennel tea, chamomile tea will work wonders to help increase stool consistency and volume. It also has a mechanism to soothe upset stomachs.
"Roman chamomile is a special herb that provides gentle relief from pain and cramps in the abdominal area. Its anti-inflammatory properties help strengthen your gut function, pushing you towards recovery. relieve from within," Ms. Shlloka Joshii noted.
How does tea control diarrhea?
Hydration: If diarrhea is causing you to lose water from your body, drinking tea, especially herbal tea like fennel tea will help keep your body hydrated.
“You can even add a little salt or sugar to make it work better,” Ms. Joshii said.
Soothe your stomach: Warm tea can help soothe your stomach by soothing pain, cramping, and inflammation.
But before you brew your tea bags, here are a few things to keep in mind:
– Pay attention to caffeine: Choose herbal tea or tea that does not contain caffeine to avoid dehydration.
– Skip dairy products: Milk and dairy additives can make diarrhea worse in some people, so drink only plain tea.
– Hydrate: Joshii advises that although tea helps to hydrate, don't forget to drink more water or electrolyte-rich liquids to maintain your body's water levels.
