Podcast 176 — Diarrhea: Specific Symptoms Indicate Specific Homeopathic Medicines

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Introduction: Diarrhea: Specific Symptoms Indicate Specific Homeopathic Medicines

Kate: (01:00)

Hi everyone, and welcome to the Practical Homeopathy® Podcast. I'm Kate.

Today, Joette will be tackling a topic that's equal parts common and uncomfortable. Yes, it's diarrhea. But don't worry, we're keeping things light and practical.

Joette, are you ready to help our listeners feel empowered instead of panicked the next time the tummy rumbles?

Joette:

Yes, Kate. Yeah, let's turn those bathroom dashes into a thing of the past with a little — I don't know — I guess I'd call it “homeopathic know-how.”

Homeopathy: the little nudge the body needs

Kate: (01:33)

Agreed. Okay, so how about we start with the fundamentals? For anybody who might be new to this podcast, can you explain a few of the basics about homeopathy and why it's such a game changer for issues like diarrhea?

Joette:

Yeah, absolutely. Let's get started.

So, homeopathy is based on the principle “like cures like.” We use highly diluted, potentized — which means it's highly diluted — medicines from natural substances that in larger amounts might cause similar symptoms.

But in these tiny, micro or nanodoses, they very gently nudge or stimulate the body's own ability to heal itself.

And these medicines … they have been helping families for over 200 years. There are no side effects, just smart support that works with the body.

It's actually our first stop for all sorts of woes, including belly troubles. Think of it as giving your system the precise little nudge or whisper it needs to remember its own ability. It's beautiful, isn't it?

Kate:

Yes. Oh, I love it.

Okay. It also empowers us, I would say, to handle things at home, and so helps alleviate that fear that we don't have something to help.

Intense diarrhea? Veratrum album

Kate: (02:57)

So, we're going to get practical right now. What are the top medicines for diarrhea, and how do we match them to the various kinds of diarrhea that one might experience?

Joette:

Okay, first, let's talk about Veratrum album — two words: Veratrum and then the word album — for the more intense cases. Doesn't have to be intense, but we know that if it is intense, we are going to be thinking about this.

So, there might be severe, voluminous diarrhea, even with vomiting or nausea, cold sweats, clammy skin and weakness. There's kind of a real weakness. It's an in-depth weakness. It's the big debilitating picture.

And often I've paired it with Cuprum metallicum — two words, Cuprum metallicum — in a Banerji-style approach for cramps.

So, Veratrum album steps in like, I guess I'd call it a “steady hand,” helping restore balance and strength. Used judiciously and hydrate well and watch what I'd call the “bounce back.”

Kate:

It's pretty incredible. I've used Veratrum album many a time in our family for this condition, and it is a game changer. Absolutely.

Burning diarrhea from food poisoning? Arsenicum album

Joette: (04:12)

Yeah. Then we have another remedy that I like to consider, and that's Arsenicum album. So, we have Veratrum album and Arsenicum album.

And so, Arsenicum is my hero for diarrhea that feels like food poisoning or something that didn't sit right.

So, think frequent, watery stools with burning — often there's burning. It can be at the site, or it could be in the belly. It could be burning anywhere in the body.

Plus, a sense of restlessness and anxiety. And sometimes the person can be chilly, and they want warmth. And often, they're thirsty, but not for thirst in large, long drinks, but rather for small sips.

So, Arsenicum album. When used every hour or so at first — and then spacing out as it improves — it can calm this kind of a storm beautifully. I've seen it rescue many on a vacation or a questionable dinner out, for example.

Kate:

Good to know, especially for those travel tummy surprises.

So, I keep Arsenicum album in my bathroom — just in case — and emergency homeopathic kit for any issues with food that might not be sitting quite right.

What's next?

Gurgling, explosive diarrhea? Podophyllum

Joette: (05:25)

Another homeopathic medicine that's really great is Podophyllum.

And just so you know, for those of you who are new, these are all Latin terms because this is science, and so we are using the Latin words. It is phonetic. So, Po-do-phyl-lum. Podophyllum.

And this is perfect for explosive episodes. Profuse, watery. Sometimes the stool is yellowish or greenish with lots of gurgling and rumbling beforehand.

Now, when we are looking at Podophyllum, we're thinking that it's often painless, but urgent. It can be quite striking, especially in the morning. It's great for kids or after too much fruit, which is a questionable behavior anyway.

Podophyllum 200 turns Niagara Falls back into a gentle stream. So, if your toilet's suddenly a waterpark, this one's your friend. Really makes it memorable.

Kate:

Waterpark? Think Podophyllum.

Joette:

Right, right.

Kate:

Okay. So, we need to keep that in our kit as well. Any other remedies we should consider?

Great loss of fluids? China

Joette: (06:32)

Yes. We want to also keep in mind that the homeopathic medicine China … sometimes it's known as cinchona bark, but it's China. They're two names for the same remedy. China 200, which I think can be really great for a loss of fluids.

So, I want you to know that this is not just for a loss of fluids through diarrhea. It can be a loss of fluids through perspiration that's associated, for example, with some of the other medicines — with Veratrum album, for example. Or loss of fluids even if there's a lot of coughing and mucus is lost.

We think of China for loss of fluids. And let me also say parenthetically, China’s a great remedy for loss of blood from an accident or even heavy menses.

So, remember China or Cinchona in a 200 is really great for this condition.

How to use homeopathic medicines

Kate: (07:20)

So, we have to keep these medicines on hand.

Could you give us a quick reminder on how to use these homeopathic medicines for those who may be new to homeopathy?

Joette:

Well, the first place to start is to match the symptoms to the homeopathic remedy. Because as you can see, each of these remedies have specific characteristics, just like the person who's suffering has specific symptoms.

So, we start with a 30C, often for most acute cases and repeat as needed based on the improvement.

Remember in homeopathy, less is more.

And we stop when the symptoms ease up. And we always combine these remedies with rest, the correct amount of fluids and common sense.

Don't expect to have an appetite. People often say, “But I haven't eaten in three days.” Well, that's because the body is not ready to do that. So, we follow what the body's telling us to do.

And “I can't get out of bed.” Stay in bed then. Your body's telling you, you need to do that.

So, if it's severe, of course we're going to seek professional care.

But homeopathy works with the body, not against it. And we can often take care of a lot of these conditions on our own without any medical intervention.

Kate:

Such wisdom as always, Joette.

So, remember, as she said, if you are experiencing severe symptoms and it's a medical emergency, we always recommend that you do go to the hospital or to your physician and get help.

But this is why we love our homeopathics … that oftentimes, we can avoid those things. So, we have our medicines with us, and we're ready if the diarrhea or the waterpark begins.

Closing advice

Kate: (09:04)

Any final thoughts or encouragement for the audience before we wrap up?

Joette:

I think of one of the most important concepts that I have not made clear here, I don't believe — so, I want to make a point of it: And that is we needn't know whether it's amoebic, whether it's viral, whether it's bad food, whether it's from the weather change. That can be useful in determining which medicine to consider, but we don't really need to know what the microorganism, for example, is that's causing this.

If we have that information, okay, we can consider that. But long before there were microscopes or anything in order to determine which microorganism might be causing this, we were able to — “we” meaning homeopaths — were able to determine which homeopathic medicine to use.

Because again, it's based on “like cures like,” not “specific microorganism causes this or that, hence it must be dealt with differently.”

So now let's get back to the subject at hand again, and that is that diarrhea might try to crash the party, but with Practical Homeopathy® and a very well-stocked kit, you'll be equipped to send it packing.

Stock those remedies. Study the symptom pictures. I mean, just study them right then and there while this is going on. And don't take wild guesses. Really look at the differentials between the remedies that we just discussed today and keep empowering your family.

Kate:

Absolutely. So, just to summarize this episode today, we've covered the basics of homeopathy that like cures like in potentized form, and it gently supports your body's own healing.

And we highlighted three powerhouse remedies:

Veratrum album for severe depleting storms, you might call them. The Arsenicum album for burning, anxious and food-related upsets, and Podophyllum for the gushing, gurgling episodes.

Joette, thank you so much for sharing with the listeners today. And listeners, if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share it with a friend and check out Joette's other offerings on joettecalabrese.com or practicalhomeopathy.com.

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Joette:

Thanks, Kate. Until next time, stay prepared. Keep your remedies ahead and keep your powders dry.

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Kate:

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Mokhosi Bob Mohapi

August 14, 2026 at 2:39 pm

My name is Bob Mohapi in Lesotho – Southern Africa, i would very much like to learn a great lot about Homeopathy and use it for the benefit of the community and the Country at large of coarse.
I am having a Health Shop dealing with Natural Remedies i order mostly from reputable companies in South Africa. I am dealing mainly with elders who always complained about this or that, main Sciatica, Knee Pain and Rheumatoid, Athirst to name a few. How can you help me to help them? The place to source from in South Africa.
I have bought and read books about Homeopathy as i am really interested in the modality.
Your good understanding and good cooperation in this regard, would be highly appreciated.

Joette Calabrese, PHom M
August 14, 2026 at 2:59 pm

I’m sorry, but I’m not familiar with homeopathic pharmacies in Africa. Check out the work of Jeremy Sherr, a homeopath in Africa. I don’t know which country, but if you find him online, he may be able to point you in the right direction.

Dee

August 14, 2026 at 3:02 pm

Great article. Thanks so much for your work! A month ago before the diarrhea was all over the news, I had eaten Taylor Farms salad and got the “symptoms” so had to use veratrum album 200c+ cuprum met 6c and it worked wonders. Had tried ars alb first but boy it wasn’t the right remedy and I felt a bit worse and it made me anxious so switched to Veratrum + Cuprum and after one dose felt MUCH better and only had to repeat once and then moved to a different remedy. Don’t be fearful when God has given us homeopathy!

Cat

August 17, 2026 at 11:23 am

Had a ….no other way to call it but MIRACULOUS ….experience with Podophyllum when my 3 month old daughter had yellow explosive diarrhea. It was a very hot summer day with no AC and I was concerned about dehydration. I was pretty new to homeopathy and called my doctor who suggested Podophyllum. I swear as soon as the little pill touched her lip, BAM – mid squirt- it stopped! My mother was there to witness. We looked at each other mouth and eyes wide open and burst out laughing! I LOVE this stuff !!!