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Homemade ORS Powder: ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is considered most beneficial to fulfill the deficiency of fluids and minerals in the body. Experts also recommend drinking it. However, many times ORS packets are not available at home, due to which the question arises in the minds of people whether ORS can be made at home also? So the answer is yes…you can easily make ORS at home. All it requires is the right steps and the right ingredients.
During the summer season, there is a deficiency of water and essential electrolytes in the body due to dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. In such a situation, drinking ORS is a good option. It can help in keeping the body hydrated and reducing the risk of dehydration. Let us know the step by step method of making ORS at home, along with what things are important to keep in mind while making it.
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What are the benefits of drinking ORS?
ORS helps in fulfilling the deficiency of water and electrolytes (sodium, potassium etc.) in the body. Reduces the risk of dehydration caused by diarrhea, vomiting, fever or excessive sweating. It is also helpful in giving energy to the body, removing weakness and maintaining the balance of fluids. It is considered most beneficial for both children and adults to avoid dehydration. Let us know how to make it.
How to make ORS at home
It is very easy to make ORS at home. For this you need only 3 things. 1 liter clean and boiled (cooled) water, sugar and salt. You should mix 6 teaspoons of sugar and half teaspoon of salt in 1 liter of water. Mix the mixture well so that the salt and sugar mix completely in the water. Your home ORS is ready. It has to be finished by drinking it within 24 hours. You can make it again for the next day.
What things should be kept in mind while preparing and drinking ORS?
While making ORS, it is very important to keep the quantity of salt and sugar correct, because excess salt or sugar can be harmful. Always use clean and safe water. Do not keep the prepared solution for more than 24 hours. At the same time, if the problem of diarrhea, vomiting or dehydration is severe, there is frequent vomiting, or the patient is feeling dizzy, unconscious or very weak, then do not depend only on ORS and contact the doctor immediately. Special caution should be taken especially in small children, elderly and seriously ill people.
