SLC S22 Week 1 - Hebrs for children

Yes, you are right @afzalqamar, contrary to popular belief some herbal medicines may not be effective for children. However, if you know the right medicines, how and in what quantity to take, and if used correctly then these herbs can bring amazing results.

These remedies can provide great relief from the pain during teething in children. Research Assignment: Research three herbs safe for children and explain their health benefits.

You have given an apt description of your course and I will try to add something from my side as per them.

Teething Remedy: Create a teething pain remedy. Describe the preparation and application method.

Teething time in children often causes pain and discomfort. Some home remedies can be effective in reducing this pain. Here is a tried-and-tested method.

Take a cold, clean, and soft plastic or silicone teether. Dip it in water and keep it in the freezer until it cools completely.

When it is time for the child to teethe and he is irritable, could you give him a cold teether? Encourage your child to chew the teether. The cold teether will numb the gums and reduce the pain.

This remedy can be done several times daily, especially when the child feels pain. Some people say this can cause the child's teeth to form a bad shape but if you use the right and soft teether, nothing like this will happen.

You should massage the baby's gums lightly with your finger. This can also reduce the pain. But keep in mind that all the tools and materials used are clean. These remedies can provide great relief to the pain during teething in children.

I am giving you details of the herbs that can be very effective in reducing pain during teething in babies.

Research Assignment: Research three herbs safe for children and explain their health benefits.

I suggest these three major herbs

Chamomile

Chamomile is a natural sedative that helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain. We in our language call Chamomile as Babune flower and it is used as a herb that belongs to the family of daisy flowers. Chamomile flower is also known for its medicinal properties and beauty benefits.

Chamomile Health Benefits: You can prepare chamomile tea by adding half a teaspoon of dried flowers and boiling it. Filter it properly and give one teaspoon to the baby every one or two hours. It helps in relaxing the baby and reducing irritability, which is common during the teething period.

Clove

Clove contains eugenol, which is a powerful analgesic or what works as a painkiller. It instantly helps in relieving pain during teething.

Simply mix clove oil with olive oil to reduce the intensity of clove oil and gently massage it on the baby's gums. It helps in reducing pain and controlling inflammation.

Tulsi

Tulsi is another common plant available in most Indian houses which has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Tulsi reduces the problems that occur during teething.

The best way to use basil leaves is to prepare a decoction and feed it to the child which also provides instant relief from pain and swelling. Most ayurvedic doctors and herbalists will suggest its consumption increases immunity, which helps in protecting against infection during teething besides keeping the pain away.

While using these herbs, keep in mind that you should always use the appropriate amount and seek medical advice for any type of allergy or sensitivity. These remedies can help relieve the pain of teething in children.

Herbal Remedy for Bedwetting: Make an herbal remedy to cure bedwetting problems in kids. Write the recipe, preparation steps, and observations

Bedwetting is a common condition in children. It is usually seen more in children between the ages of 3 and 7 years. Most children gradually overcome this stage, but for some children this problem can persist for a long time.

There can be many reasons for bedwetting, such as the bladder of some children is not fully developed to control urination at night.

Or they have a hormonal imbalance due to which the production of anti-diuretic hormones is less, and they are unable to control urine production at night, or in the depths of their sleep, the child does not feel the need to go to the bathroom.

Some children do this due to emotional or stressful events, for example, going to a new school or due to problems in the family.

So we can take many measures to control the problem of bedwetting; medicines can be given on the advice of the doctor.

But there are also some home herbal remedies for this, such as -

Herbal Remedy for Bedwetting: Make herbal remedies to cure the bedwetting problem in kids. Write the recipe, preparation steps, and observations.

Some herbal remedies may be effective in curing bedwetting in children. Here is a simple recipe and its method of preparation:

Recipe: Amla and Cinnamon Kadha (decoction)

Ingredients:

1 tsp amla powder or a few small pieces of fresh amla if available

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1 glass of water

1 tsp honey (to taste better). I use Dabur honey.

How to prepare:

First of all, add a glass of water to a small vessel and boil it.
When the water starts boiling, add amla powder and cinnamon powder to it.
Make the Kadha by boiling it on a medium flame for 5-7 minutes, so that all the medicinal properties of the ingredients are absorbed in the water.

Filter the decoction properly and pour it into a cup.

As I said earlier, you can make it tastier by adding honey to it and your herbal medicine is ready.

Give this kadha to the child in the morning and evening. Do this remedy regularly for 15-20 days.

Health Benefits:

Amla: A good source of vitamin C, which boosts immunity and prevents bladder infections.

Cinnamon: It improves digestion and helps control urination.

Observation

Bedwetting is a common problem in children, but it can be controlled with home remedies. Regular use of this recipe will help keep children mentally and physically healthy. Also, it is important to give children less fluid before bedtime and encourage them to go to the bathroom.

***Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or herbalist; therefore, if the problem persists, seek medical advice for an expert treatment.

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