by Nicole Evans M.D.

Created on: September 16, 2008   Last Updated: January 20, 2010

Homeopathy is an alternative healing system that offers a safe and inexpensive way to promote the body's natural ability to heal.  Homeopathy is a 200 year old medical modality which is widely used in India and Europe.  The homeopathic healing system is based on serially diluted substances using the "like cures like" principle.

Each homeopathic remedy has specific documented effects upon the mind and body. The homeopathic medicines listed below are indicated for relief of symptoms of diarrhea including loose stools, cramping, and bloating.

People who have little background in homeopathy often prefer to use pre-formulated combination homeopathic medicines containing preselected homeopathic remedies at correct potencies for a particular ailment. These combination homeopathic medicines can be found online and in most health food stores.

The remedies are listed by their latin name followed by their common name and the author of the official materia medica from which the information on their indicated uses was derived.

Aloe Socotrina: (Boericke's) (Aloe) For relief of constant bearing down in rectum. Sense of insecurity in rectum. Lumpy, watery stool. Jelly-like stools with soreness in rectum after stool. A lot of mucous. Diarrhea from beer.

Chamomilla: (Boericke's) (German Chamomile) Great remedy for relief of distended abdomen, griping, flatulent colic. For relief of hot, green, watery, fetid, slimy stools.

Cinchona Officinalis: (Boericke's) (Peruvian Bark) A powerful remedy for relief of exhausting debility from loss of vital fluids. Relieves tender stomach. Bloatedness better by movement. Milk disagrees and food lies undigested. Darting pains.

Colocynthis: (Boericke's) (Bitter Cucumber) For relief of agonizing pain in abdomen, distention and drawing pains. For musty odor of stools. A great emotional remedy to relieve extreme irritability and anger with indignation.

Croton Tiglium: (Boericke's) (Croton-oil Seed) For relief of diarrhea. For relief of constant urging to stool followed by sudden evacuation. For gurgling in intestines. For copious watery stools and swashing sensation in intestines.

Cuprum Arsenicosum: (Boericke's) (Arsenite of Copper) A specific remedy for intestinal disturbances. Great for relief of diarrhea. For relief of inflammation of stomach and intestines. For violent abdominal pain. Relieves rumbling and sharp cutting pains.

Gelsemium Sempervirens: (Boericke's) (Yellow Jasmine) Centers its action upon the nervous system. For general

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