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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  Really!? Well, you learn something new everyday. I have always heard to give it for constipation, but never for diarrhea. Good to know!  |
I think it is a question of the amount given. A couple tablespoons mixed with rice is good for diarrhea. It adds some bulk to the food and slows things down in the digestive tract. When there is a blockage (constipation) the fibre in larger amounts helps to push things through.