SLC S22 Week 1 - Hebrs for children

Over thousands of years, herbs have been used to improve human health and wellness. Herbs are soft, and when used properly for children, it is a safe technique to treat ailments. Herbs are widely used for children's tooth discomfort, stomach upset, and to improve immunity. It is very important to select herbs that are safe for children and use the proper amount. Now, let's look at how herbs can benefit children's health naturally.

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

As a teething pain remedy, I recommend Chamomile and Clove Soothing Gel. This is very easy to prepare, and I believe it would provide speedy relief to the teething pain. I can remember, those days, my mother used to prepare them and apply them to my gums when I got toothaches.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers
• 1 clove (only good for older babies)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Preparation:

First, add water to the chamomile flowers and clove, then boil it for 10 minutes. After that, strain it into another cup and keep it cool for a few minutes. Once totally cooled, add the aloe vera gel and mix it well.

Application:

Apply cotton or a piece of cloth around your finger, then get a small amount of mixture into your finger, and gently rub it onto the baby's gums. This needs to be done two to three times a day. When applied to baby's teeth and gums, the chamomile in the mixture helps to relax and minimize discomfort. While aloe vera helps to cool the gums and relieve irritation. It is recommended to use a small quantity first.

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

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

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Health benefits:

Gotu Kola is enriched with vitamins B and C; therefore, in Sri Lanka we commonly used them to prepare porridge called "Kola Kanda.". This porridge helps to improve children's memory, focus, and overall mental development. It also helps to improve digestion and soothes skin irritations. It also helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in children.

It can be used as a salad and as a drink. Most people boil gotu kola and strain it into a cup and give it to children for overall wellness.

Ginger

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Health benefits.

Ginger immensely helps with children's digestive problems. Using the appropriate dosage of ginger helps children's stomach discomfort, gas problems, and digestion. It also helps to reduce nausea and motion sickness. The antiviral and antibacterial properties of ginger help to prevent the child from illness. When a child develops a cold, we can add a small amount of ginger to their drink to help soothe their sore throat and warm their body.

Peppermint

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Health Benefits:

Peppermint is a quality cure for digestive difficulties. In my childhood, my mother used to add a small quantity of peppermint to our tea because it gave us faster comfort. Peppermint is also used for headaches and nausea symptoms in children over 30 months.

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

Herbal remedy for bedwetting

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Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation:

First of all, it is necessary to grind the fennel seeds and cinnamon until it gets to power. Then, add honey to the powder and mix well to become a paste.

How to use:

Give them to your child in the appropriate dosage, before going to bed, for at least two weeks.

Observation:

Fennel and cinnamon help to promote bladder health while honey reduces bedwetting at night. It is said that cinnamon helps immensely to control bedwetting issues. Ensure that your child does not get too much liquid before bed and goes to the toilet before bed.

Conclusion

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For children's variety of health problems, such as teething pain and bedwetting, herbs provide natural remedies. When using herbal medicine for children, it is essential to take care of children's safety. As well, it needs to be given child-friendly herbs with the correct dosage according to the children's age. Remember that by utilizing herbs correctly, parents may naturally and confidently promote their children's health.

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