Herbs that can be used to treat diarrhea include hokkien and tsubaki.
Horse chestnut has the effect of astringency to stop diarrhea (to relieve diarrhea by enhancing the astringent function of intestines), astringency to stop cough (to stop cough by astringing lung qi), clearing and lowering the lung fire, and improving pharynx and sound. It can be used for prolonged diarrhea and dysentery, prolapse of anus, prolonged cough with lung deficiency, sore throat and mute voice. The adverse reactions and contraindications of the drug are not clear. It should not be used by those who have external superficial evils (evils on the surface of the muscle) and internal solid heat and stagnation.
Tsubaki Pi has the effects of clearing heat and drying dampness, stopping diarrhea, astringent and stopping bandages, and stopping bleeding. It is suitable for prolonged diarrhea and dysentery, red and white leucorrhoea (abnormal leucorrhoea with blood or blood clots), metrorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow or dribbling), and blood in stool. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product are not clear.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a medical practitioner for evidence-based treatment to avoid delay. The use of Chinese medicines should be guided by professional physicians, do not take medicines blindly to avoid adverse consequences.