Cure Stomach Virus Fast and Naturally!

This one herb will stop the symptoms of a stomach virus in a couple of hours.

In fact, St. Johns Wort tincture will work for most stomach related complaints caused by viruses, food poisoning or overindulgence in wrong foods. As with any herbal remedy, you need to exercise caution and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

To Relieve Stomach Virus in Adults

Put 10 drops of St. John’s Wort tincture into a tablespoon of water. Drink the mixture and wait for half an hour. If there is no improvement in symptoms, take another dose of 10 drops in a tablespoon of water. Wait another half an hour. If there is no improvement, repeat the dose. If after this there is no improvement or you’re feeling worse, you need to seek medical attention. If there is a slight improvement, keep taking the remedy until symptoms disappear.

To Relieve Stomach Virus in Children

Put 5 drops of St. John’s Wort tincture into a tablespoon of water. Drink the mixture and wait for half an hour. If there is no improvement in symptoms, give another dose of 5 drops in a tablespoon of water. Wait another half an hour. If there is no improvement, repeat the dose. If after this there is no improvement or there is a worsening of symptoms, seek medical attention. If there is a slight improvement, keep giving the remedy until symptoms disappear.

How to tell if the remedy is working for stomach virus

• You will feel less nausea

• If you have been vomiting, the time between the vomiting bouts will increase. Use a timer to see if this is the case. If so, take the remedy straight after each vomiting bout until vomiting stops completely.

Warnings and Contraindications*

Keep in mind that just because something is herbal, it does not mean that it is safe for everyone. Read the following before using this herb.

Do not use St. John’s Wort if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have an allergic reaction to St. John’s Wort.

Do not go to a tanning salon if you are taking St. John’s Wort. It increases your photosensitivity to UVA.

Do not use St. John’s Wort if you are taking ANY prescribed or self administered medication, as this herb has the potential to alter the rate at which many drugs are metabolised. Check with your Doctor or Pharmacist first. The following are some contraindications:

• Do not use St. John’s Wort if you are taking anti-depressant medication, medication to control epilepsy, asthma medication Theophylline, migraine control medication, Warfarin or Heparin.

• Do not use St. John’s Wort if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors).

• Do not combine St. John’s Wort with alcohol or resperine.

• Do not use St. John’s Wort if you have chronic liver or kidney disease

• Do not use St. John’s Wort you are taking amino acid supplements.

• Do not use St. John’s Wort if you have oestrogen driven cancer of the reproductive system.

• Do not combine St.John’s Wort with the herb Yohimbe

• Do not use St.John’s Wort if you are having treatment for HIV

*Source: http://www.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/contraindications/stjohnswort.html