Diarrhea

Herbs

Herb Robert: A delicate annual, herb Robert is very liberal with its seed. Its foliage turns an attractive red in autumn or in drought.

Great burnet: The leaves of great burnet taste slightly like walnuts, and they make a pleasent additions to salads.

Solomon's seal: In spring, creamy white pendent flowers hang from each leaf axil. Growing Solomon's seal in a container makes it easier to control insect infestation.

Silverweed: This lovely plant gets its name from its silvery green foliage. Herbalists maintain that a leaft placed in a shoe will relieve aching feet.

Gathering

Aerial parts of silverweed, great burnet, and herb Robert as needed. In autumn harvest root of Solomon's seal and great burnet

Remedies

Antidiarrheal Tea

Add a sprig of herb Robert, great burnet and silverweed to a cup of boiling water. Drink three times a day, as needed.

Fresh root of Solomon's seal

Solomon's seal is described by herbalists as "healing and sealing" The root contains nutrittious starches and can be eaten raw like a vegetable. Unearth a couple of rootes, clean them and chew during an attack of diarrhea.

Antidiarrheal Decoction

Make a standard decotion with root of great burnet or Solomon's seal. Drink three cupfuls a day, as needed.