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diarrhea
Also known as: diarrhoea
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 20 facts
claimMulu et al. (2024) characterized pathogenic Escherichia coli associated with diarrhea in children under five years old in northwestern Ethiopia.
measurementZil-e-Huma et al. (2019) documented the incidence of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes in children suffering from diarrhea at tertiary care hospitals in Quetta, Pakistan.
claimEnteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) includes two serotypes, O55:H6 and O127:H6, with atypical strains inducing diarrhea in developed nations.
claimThe ethanol extract from climbing acacia leaves is used for treating dysentery, diarrhea, and lowering cholesterol levels, targeting Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species through electrostatic interactions.
claimShigella infections can manifest with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic carriage to diarrhea and dysentery.
claimCocoa seeds are traditionally used for dermal injuries and diarrhea, bush butter tree for tonsillitis, okra leaves for infections, and sweet potato leaves for diabetes and inflammation.
claimThe methanol extract from stiff bottlebrush leaves is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, rheumatism, bronchitis, and cough.
claimIn underdeveloped nations, the frequency of microbial infections causing diarrhea, vomiting, respiratory disorders, urinary tract infections, and hospital-acquired diseases remains high.
claimThe alcoholic extract of myrtle leaves shows efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa via electrostatic interactions and is used to address cancer, inflammation, diabetes, ulcers, hypertension, diarrhea, and rheumatism.
claimResearch indicates that berberine hydrochloride and berberine sulfate effectively treat diarrhea in comparison to conventional antibiotics like chloramphenicol and streptomycin by significantly diminishing the volume of liquid stool and the frequency of urgent bowel motions.
claimThe ethanol extract from the root of Berberis lycium (Indian lyceum) is used to treat dental infections, toothaches, and earaches, and was historically utilized to treat diarrhea, cholera, and piles; it is effective against Enterococcus faecium.
measurementContagious diseases, including acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, measles, malaria, and HIV/AIDS, contribute to 30% of the total yearly death rate for children under the age of five.
claimNortheast Pharmaceutical Group in Shenyang, China, produces berberine hydrochloride tablets as a therapeutic agent for diarrhea and intestinal infections.
claimTraditional Chinese medicine utilizes the roots and rhizomes of Coptidis species (Ranunculaceae) to treat ailments such as dysentery and diarrhea attributed to damp heat.
claim“Loloh,” a traditional herbal decoction from Bali Island, is effective in treating ailments caused by pathogens, including diarrhea and dysentery.
claimThe ethnopharmacological approach involves selecting plant species based on the preferences of specific demographic groups for treating infectious diseases like diarrhea and malaria, which has proven effective for identifying bioactive compounds for anti-infective pharmaceuticals.
measurementThe minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) range of berberine against diarrhea-associated bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Vibrio cholera, Bacillus cereus, and Escherichia coli, is 12.5–469 µg/ml.
claimCompounds from the family Zingiberaceae, specifically turmeric (Curcuma longa) and tamarind (Tamarindus indica), have been used to cure diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including diarrhea and dysentery.
claimClinical investigations, including those involving pediatric patients, have demonstrated that berberine and its derivatives (berberine tannate, hydrochloride, and berberine sulfate) are useful in treating diarrhea.
claimThe methanol extract from coastal golden leaf and bark is used for the treatment of amebic dysentery, cough, diarrhea, stomach ulcer, eye problems, infertility, and tapeworm.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 5 facts
measurementAnaemia is the most frequently addressed condition treated with food plants in the Quitexe municipality (11.97% of citations), followed by cough and fatigue (7.04% each), diarrhoea (7.04%), diabetes and constipation (5.63% each), fever (4.23%), haemorrhoids (3.52%), yellow fever and bronchitis (2.82% each), and malaria, nausea during early pregnancy, flu, erectile dysfunction, and dysentery (2.11% each).
measurementIn the study of 57 medicinal food plants in Quitexe, the Medicinal Capability Index (MCI) values for treating specific ailments were: anaemia (0.239), cough (0.183), diarrhoea (0.155), fatigue (0.141), constipation (0.113), diabetes (0.113), and fever (0.085).
measurementIn the municipality of Quitexe, cough is treated with 13 plant species, diarrhoea with 11 species, fatigue with 10 species, constipation with 8 species, diabetes with 8 species, and fever with 6 species.
claimVitex madiensis and Persea americana are used to treat fatigue, diarrhoea, gastritis, and anaemia, demonstrating consolidated pharmacological knowledge in the studied region.
claimAnnona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive system conditions and general symptoms including anaemia, diarrhoea, fatigue, and stomach pains.
Active Plant Principles and Applications in Plant Medicine irispublishers.com May 2, 2024 3 facts
claimAcorns (Quercus semen) contain tannin and starch and are used in ground form as flour to treat diarrhea in children.
claimPectins are a type of polyuronide that weld cells in tissue complexes and possess hemostatic properties, making them useful for treating hemoptysis, gastric conditions, ulcers, and diarrhea.
claimIntravenous administration of saponides causes death, and ingestion of saponins in sublethal doses produces salivation, vomiting, sneezing, bleeding gums, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and paralysis.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimVernonia amygdalina leaves are combined with butter and coffee seeds, leaves of Ruta chalepensis, leaves of Eucalyptus globulus, or local 'katukala' and salt to treat diarrhea, malaria, urinary issues, anthrax, and internal parasites.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimSymptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Investigation Utilization of Medicinal Plants: From Historical ... sciltp.com 1 fact
referenceC. Njume and N.I. Goduka published an overview in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2012 regarding measures to maximize the medicinal potential of indigenous plants for treating diarrhea in rural African communities.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
claimFolklore medicines have historically been used to treat ailments including malaria, epilepsy, diarrhea, dysentery, and fungal and bacterial infections.