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A great home remedy to treat the symptoms of food poisoning is ginger tea, as well as coconut water, as ginger helps to reduce vomiting and coconut water to replenish the fluids lost by vomiting and diarrhea.
Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with microorganisms, causing symptoms such as malaise, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that normally last for 2 days. During treatment for food poisoning, rest and fluid intake are recommended so that the individual does not become dehydrated.
Ginger tea for food poisoning
Ginger tea is an excellent natural solution to reduce vomiting and, consequently, stomach pain, characteristic of food poisoning.
Ingredients
- 1 piece of about 2 cm of ginger
- 1 cup of water
Preparation mode
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for about 5 minutes. Cover, let cool and drink up to 3 cups of tea a day.
Coconut water for food poisoning
Coconut water is a great home remedy for food poisoning, as it is rich in mineral salts, replacing the fluids lost by vomiting and diarrhea and helping the body to recover more quickly.
Coconut water can be consumed freely, especially after the individual vomits or evacuates, always in the same proportion. To avoid the risk of vomiting, it is more advisable to drink the cold coconut water and not consume the industrialized ones, as they do not have the same effect.
In addition to these home remedies for food poisoning, it is important to drink plenty of water and follow a light diet, rich in cooked fruits and vegetables, according to tolerance. The most suitable meats are chicken, turkey, rabbit and lean grilled or steak meat. It is not recommended to go more than 4 hours without eating and after an episode of vomiting you should wait at least 30 minutes and eat a fruit or 2 to 3 Maria or Cream Cracker cookies.
Usually, food poisoning goes on in about 2 to 3 days, but if symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
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Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team