Baking soda

Many years ago I read, among the so-called "grandmother's remedies", that in case of diarrhea or meteorism problems, an enema of water and sodium bicarbonate could be useful. Does anyone have experience with this?

Yes, why not, it alkaline the water, so your colon and large intestine is happier to accommodate it. But do not put too much, if it turn your blood too much alkaline is not good. Some older people tend to have acid blood, this could help increase the ph a little.

My all time favorite enema is two quarts of warm water with two tsp of baking soda. It is easy to take and I have seldom cramped with one. Admittedly they don't give a cleaning out as good as Ivory or castile soap, but still do an acceptable job.

I always include a couple of teaspoons of baking soda, even if adding soap. That goes for giving enemas, too. The baking soda makes it more comfy, and easier to hold longer.

Seconding @Emom ’s recipe as my personal favorite. My GI tract overreacts to many things but can handle that just fine.

Thank you all

One tablespoon of baking soda per quart x4 is my favourite daily recipe, alternating with coffee. The soda is smooth, no cramps but I have to go easy. It's so smooth that I have a tendency to take too much.

Yes I tried it. This is not a "blind trial", but I indeed felt like some bicarbonate of soda in the enema would calm down bowel irritation.

Baking soda enemas are almost a miracle cure for IBS! They calm the symptoms of cramping, bloating, and spasms. It generally takes three bags in my case - one to clean out and the last two for calming relief. 1 tablespoon to 2 quarts of very warm water feels really good as well.

Ahhh, relief!

My parents used baking soda enemas frequently when I was growing up for just about every problem. They had some medical training and they believed in the healing aspect of salt and soda enemas. Soap was too harsh and only used if you had a backed up colon. I know a few people who use soda enemas for their cramps ( IBS) or for loose bowels and it helps. I only use baking soda these days, neve soap.