Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea Introduction Herbal Remedies Diet and Lifestyle About Diarrhea It is a very common health problem which may vary from mild to even life-threatening one. It is a condition cha racterized with annoying and painful loose and watery stools. It occurs usually due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract or consuming polluted / contaminated food and water. Causes of Diarrhea Diarrhea leads to painful and frequent loose, watery stools resulting in dehydration and weakness in body.