World ORS Day: 3 Homemade ORS Recipes to Combat Diarrhea and Dehydration

ORS is Oral Rehydration Solution that is consumed to combat diarrhea and dehydration. Acute diarrhea causes dehydration and requires a lot of water intake for rehydration, electrolyte balance, and lost nutrients.

ORS is a combination of dry salts with clean and safe water to replace lost fluids due to diarrhea. More than 3-4 loose stools are a clear sign of diarrhea and ORS should be taken or given to the child. The adequate glucose electrolyte solution is a simple and effective treatment. Also having ORS with Zinc is proven to be an effective treatment to manage diarrhea.

ORS are readily available in the market at pharmacists, health centers, and shops. Adding ORS mixture to clean water can be consumed. It can also be made at home with easy ingredients available, but be ensured to use ingredients in the correct proportion for ORS to be effective.

Here Are The Recipes of 3 Homemade ORS That Can Be Prepared to Combat Diarrhea and Dehydration

• Salt and Sugar ORS – A very simple and easy recipe for homemade ORS. In a Large Jug, add 1 Litre of water, 6 Tsp. of Sugar, and ½ Tsp. salt and stir it well until sugar dissolves. Sip this solution throughout the day.
• Lemon and Mint Leaves ORS – This recipe is flavourful and for terrible situations. Ingredients for this recipe include ½ Cup Mint Leaves, 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, 1 Tsp. Jeera Powder, ¼ Tsp. of Salt. Put them all in a mixer grinder with 2 tbsp. of water. Blend them well until a smooth paste. Transfer it into a bowl and add 2 glasses of water. This drink should be served immediately.
• Orange Juice ORS – Orange Juice ORS is perfect Tangy and tasty to cheer up in such a situation. In a glass jar add one liter of water, 1 cup of fresh orange juice, 3/4 Tsp. Salt. Mix them all well until sugar is dissolved. This solution can be sipped throughout the day.

Over To You
Sometimes, it may not be feasible to go outside and get a packaged ORS. For such times you can easily prepare a solution of a few ingredients. These homemade ORS are perfect to give someone having diarrhea and dehydration. Ingredients used in all of these recipes give medicinal effects and help in effectively managing diarrhea.