For information only. Products do not replace diagnosis, treatment or a varied diet. Seek professional advice for symptoms, pregnancy and use by children.
During diarrhoea, the question is not only which tea to choose but how much fluid you are losing and can replace. Tea with honey and a pinch of salt is not automatically a correctly prepared oral rehydration solution.
For an adult able to drink
Choose tolerated fluids in smaller frequent amounts. Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea can be compared as an optional herbal drink by taste and label. Its purpose here is a beverage choice rather than shortening diarrhoea. Check ingredients for allergies and medicines. Stop if it increases nausea or discomfort.
Do not attribute research on an individual herb to a complete mixture. Oak bark, senna and concentrated extracts are not interchangeable with a mild beverage, and laxative teas should not be taken to cleanse the bowel during diarrhoea. Do not halve adult doses for children or assume all herbs are safe in pregnancy.
Separate tea from fluid loss treatment
Ask a pharmacist about oral rehydration and use the exact specified water quantity. Do not add tea or honey to the solution. Record stools, vomiting, temperature and urination. Blood, severe pain, marked weakness or inability to replace fluids need medical assessment.
Return to foods according to tolerance and advice. Aloe drinks and probiotics do not provide a proven therapeutic synergy with tea or replace assessment of persistent symptoms.
Sources: NIDDK NIDDK Forever Living.
Common questions
Can honey tea replace ORS?
Do not regard a homemade mixture as equivalent to a properly prepared solution.
Does chamomile research prove every tea blend?
No. Composition, quantity and studied use can differ.
