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***every single “real” COVID case that he has seen was accompanied by diarrhea as a symptom of onset***

I guess that that would indicate that I might have had CoViD for over 20 years!

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That quote wasn't mine, but ponygirl's, from the CEO of a testing lab that she spoke to.

Lythrum Salicaria is a great herb for diarrhea and dysentery. Hard to find from any herbalist here, though, as it is considered a weed and even an invasive species, and is largely eradicated when found in this country. (Gee, I wonder why?) An herbalist gave me some long ago, in another country, after I'd suffered for a month and nothing from the drugstore would help. Drank it like a tea, and was completely better within a day or two.

Little jeremiah, did you know about this one?

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

I’ve found opium to the best for diarrhea.

[little jeremiah]

I am not familiar with that herb, I can look and see what the common name is. If anyone live where guavas grow, the leaves make a strong tea that is good for diarrhea. Amoebic dysentery is treated and cured by an herb called Kutaj or in latin, Holarrhena antidysenterica. Also a fruit, usually found in powder from as it is a tropical tree, bilva is good too. Can depend on the causes, what works best. In my readings, there are a fair number of herbs that help with diarrhea, I will look later, or probably tomorrow, sort of booked up today. Herbs with bitter or astringent tastes are usually best.

Aha, common name is purple loosestrife. It is considered a noxious weed and this explains why:

Noteworthy Characteristics
Lythrum salicaria, commonly called purple loosestrife, is a clump-forming wetland perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It is believed to have been first introduced into the U.S. from seed contained in ships’ ballast, and it became established in certain estuaries in the northeastern states by the early 1800s. Although many alien invasive plants have naturalized by escaping gardens, purple loosestrife basically began naturalizing on its own in rural areas. It has gradually spread throughout much of the United States, particularly in marshes, swamps, pond peripheries, ditches and wet meadows. In full flower, a colony of purple loosestrife produces spectacular bloom. The problem is that it is so invasive that it can rapidly colonize wet areas and both choke out native vegetation and destroy wildlife habitat. It typically grows 2-4’ tall on stiff upright stems. Downy, stemless, lance-shaped leaves (to 4” long) are opposite or sometimes in whorls of three. Magenta flowers appear in dense terminal spikes (to 18” long) over a long summer to early fall bloom period. A number of cultivars, such as the popular ‘Morden Pink’ have been marketed over the years as sterile plants, but there is evidence that some of these cultivars may interbreed.

[Bob Ireland]

Lythrum salicaria - not overly informative medically but a good lead to research. Thanks.