Herbal Recipe for Treating Acute Diarrhea Recipe Name: Wormwood, Myrtle, and Rockrose Blend for Stopping Acute Diarrhea Within 60–120 Minutes Functional Classification: Natural Bowel Movement Regulator – Mucous Membrane Soother – Mild Astringent Mandatory Label Statement: Raw or ground herbal blend without any extracts – Intended for emergency home use only. --- 1. Introduction Begin your herbal response safely and scientifically: This recipe is designed to stop an acute diarrhea episode quickly, within 60 to 120 minutes, God willing, through a raw herbal formula suitable for infusion. All ingredients are available in their natural dried form (ground leaves or aerial parts), making them suitable for emergency home use while respecting herbal medicine regulatory guidelines. --- 2. Definition of Herbs Used - Artemisia (Artemisia absinthium) Arabic Name: **Sheeba * * English Name: Wormwood Scientific Name: *Artemisia absinthium * Plant Family: Asteraceae Plant Form Used: **Ground dried leaves with thin stems * - Myrtle (Myrtus communis) Arabic Name: **Mountain Basil (Rayhan Jabali) * * English Name: Myrtle Scientific Name: *Myrtus communis * Plant Family: Myrtaceae Plant Form Used: **Ground dried leaves (with a small amount of berries if available) * - Rockrose (Cistus incanus) Arabic Name: **Sist * * English Name: Rockrose Scientific Name: *Cistus incanus * Plant Family: Cistaceae Plant Form Used: **Fine powder from dried leaves * --- - 3. Comprehensive Historical Background of the Herbs - Artemisia * Geographic Origin: Mediterranean Basin * Historical Uses: Mentioned in Hippocratic texts as a treatment for fever and parasites, and was used in ancient Egypt and Greece.** * European Spread: Transferred to Europe through Andalusia in the 10th century, and was adopted by European medicine as a digestive regulator.** * Current Use: Approved in European herbal medicine (EU Directive 2004/24/EC).** ### Myrtle * Geographic Origin: North Africa and the Middle East** * Historical Uses: Known since the Phoenicians and Romans as a treatment for lungs and throat infections; Arabs used it in digestive balance recipes. * European Spread: Entered Europe through Andalusia in the 13th century.** * Current Use: Supported within British natural medicine guidelines (NHS 2022).** ### Rockrose * Geographic Origin: Mediterranean** * Historical Uses: Used by the Greeks for wound disinfection, and by the Amazigh as an anti-diarrheal beverage.** * European Spread: Transferred to Germany and Italy in the 14th century, and is used today in therapeutic Rockrose tea.** * Current Use: Approved by Kommission E in Germany.** --- ## 4. Preparation Method and Daily Use ### Exact Quantities for One Dose: * **Ground Wormwood (Artemisia): 1 gram ≈ half a full teaspoon** * **Ground Myrtle: 1 gram ≈ half a full teaspoon** * **Fine Rockrose Powder: 1.5 grams ≈ one full teaspoon** > **Total: Approximately 3.5 grams of herbs per cup of water (250 ml).** ### Preparation Steps: 1. **Mixing: Blend the herbs in a dry glass container until homogeneous.** 2. **Infusion: ** * Place the blended mixture in a cup (250 ml) of boiling water. * Cover the cup and let it steep for **10 to 12 minutes .** 3. **Straining and Consumption: ** * Strain the infusion or drink it directly (depending on tolerance). * Preferably consume warm on a semi-empty stomach. ### Permitted Daily Dosage: **One dose every 12 hours as needed. * * **Maximum: Two doses daily (do not exceed 7 grams of herbs in 24 hours).** --- ## 5. Safety Precautions ### Allergy Testing: * **Skin Test: Apply a small amount of the infusion to the skin behind the ear and wait 72 hours.** * **Oral Test: After passing the skin test, take one sip and wait 72 hours.** ### Prohibited Categories: * **Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Absolutely prohibited.** * **Chronic Liver, Heart, or Kidney Diseases: Medical consultation is mandatory.** * **Children Under 12 Years: Not permitted at all.** ### Medical Follow-up: * If diarrhea does not stop within two hours of the first dose, or if dehydration or blood appears, go to the emergency room immediately. --- ## 6. Closing > " If you feel a noticeable improvement, this is a success you deserve. Share your experience with your medical specialist so others can benefit. " * This product is not to be used as a substitute for official medical treatment. * Do not use for more than two days without medical supervision. * Store in a dark, dry glass container, with the mixing date written on it. Write on the label: **"Raw or ground herbal blend – Contains no extracts – For emergency home use only" * --- ## 7. Scientific and Regulatory References
