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The organism that causes cholera causes the lining of the intestine to become permeable and gallons of fluid are pulled into the colon and then lost to the body. You can die of shock in a few hours from the massive fluid loss. So massive fluids need to be restored quickly to the body to prevent death from shock. The actual organism can be killed but it is the symptoms that need immediate treatment. So that’s why rehydration is the immediate need. I don’t see how any home remedies will help except for massive oral rehydration and the fluid used needs to be balanced with electrolytes too.
Joann