Relieving Diarrhea with Blueberries

When we are sick with the flu or bacterial infections that causes diarrhea we want relief fast. One of the remedies we use in our household is homemade blueberry syrup. It helps relieve diarrhea fast while also giving our bodies the nutrients they might have lost with all those runs to the bathroom.

Who does blueberry syrup help?

The reason why we use blueberries to make syrup to treat diarrhea is that it contains potent antioxidant compounds in them that help fight of the bacteria that causes the runs in the first place. The main reason why diarrhea strikes is because of unwanted substances in our intestines. Blueberries also contain vitamins, minerals, pectin, and medicinal properties in them that can help nourish the intestines back to health.

Another ingredient we use when making our home remedy for treating diarrhea is honey. Honey contains B complex vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many medicinal properties that help hydrate and energize the body again after being sick. Honey also is known for nourishing the lining of the intestines.

Creating the Syrup 

The way to make the blueberry syrup for diarrhea is by placing 3 cups of organic fresh blueberries into a saucepan with ½ cup of freshly brewed organic chamomile tea. Chamomile tea also helps relieve diarrhea naturally due to the medicinal properties it contai
ns. Then what you do is simmer the blueberries in the chamomile tea for 1 hour with a lid on the pan until a deep blueberry juice begins seeping from the blueberries. Once the blueberry juice is released into the chamomile tea, you will want to place a strainer over a medium sized bowl and strain the chunks of blueberries from the juice. Now add ½ cup of organic honey to the blueberry juice. Doing this will thicken up the liquid into a syrup. Pour the homemade syrup into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator and use as needed. The syrup should stay fresh for up to 3 weeks because honey is a natural preservative.

Using the Syrup 

To relieve the runs with the syrup all you do is take 2 to 3 tablespoons every half hour until your diarrhea subsides. Now do not use this home remedy if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in it. If you continue to have diarrhea after using this home remedy go to a doctor immediately because you might need medicinal treatment for a possible infection you might have. Otherwise, I hope this remedy helps some of you out there from the runs as it has my family.