Tulasi and Omavalli leaves herbal juice for Severe Congestion and cough

             Omavalli and Tulasi are always known for their high medicinal values. It helps is curing of severe cold and cough that has caused congestion in little ones. Omavalli is said to generate some heat in the body when taken in and hence this herbal juice is advised to be given in small quantities (preferably two tea spoons).

Procedure

1. Take 100ml water in a bowl and heat it.

2. Add two tulasi leaves and one omavalli leaves to the water and bring it to boiling temperature.

3. Add one tea spoon of 'Palm sugar'(panag kalkandu) to the water and allow it to cool.

4. Drain the water and give two tea spoons of this herbal juice to the child.

5. Remaining can be stored for next dozes.(Generally all herbal juices gives great results if given three times within two days - not all 3 times in one day).

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Vasambu - For Infants, Toddlers

           'Vasambu' botanically known as Acorus Calamus is something all new moms keep handy in their kitchen. It helps to treat all problems related to digestion in children predominantly. Vasambu is available in various forms in market

• Vasambu cut into small pieces and tied together using a thread will be available in all 'Natural Medicines Shops'. It can be tied around the wrist of babies/ infants(like how my son is wearing in the picture). By doing so the child either keeps licking or smelling the vasambu throughout the day and ensures proper digestion of food/milk the baby in takes. 

• Vasambu sticks can also been heated in lamp fire till it turns black. After allowing it to cool, rub it gently over a rough uneven surface to obtain a black paste. Add one or two drops of oil to the paste and apply it around belly button of the baby. This ensures that the baby recovers from any gastric trouble. 

• Also vasambu fragrance room spray available in some shops can be tried for overall health benefits for the entire family.

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Instant Remedy for the problem - 'Painful Urination'

              Kids normally complain about the pain in urination, when they have been mildly infected, or when it's been a while since they have passed urine, or when they have traveled quite a far distance or when they have forgotten to recharge themselves with water for a couple of hours or so. There is an Instant remedy with which you could soothe your child immediately.

Procedure

• Take some 50 ml of water in a bowl.
• Add coriander seeds(dhanya), cumin and fenugreek seeds, each one t.spoon, to the water.
• Boil the same until the water reaches the boiling point.
• Allow it to cool for some time
• Drain the seeds and give the herbal water to drink for your little one.
• Store the excess water for the next time(after some three or four hours).

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Dry Grapes Water for Constipation in Babies

          Introducing to new foods may cause constipation in babies. However it is unavoidable, the baby can  be supported with this dry grapes water to help them in a better bowel movement.

Procedure

1. Soak few dry grapes in warm water for six to seven hours(throughout the night).

2. Squeeze the dry grapes or grind it well.

3. Drain the water and give it to drink in the morning.

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Athimathuram Herbal Juice For Cough

  Few days  back my son had cough trouble for about ten days continuously. However he had no cold and also he didn't cough during the day time. During the night when he was in deep sleep he used to cough horribly several times. When i visited my grandmother's place she suggested me to give Athimathuram Herbal Juice. She always used to tell 'All Home Made Medicines will give result only after giving it for three times'. We gave him this herbal juice exactly three times(two times on the same day and one more on the next day) and he recovered completely. So I decided to share it with my friends.

Procedure

• Add 200 ml of water to the bowl and heat it.
• Take three or four pieces of Athimathuram(say 2 inch each) and add it to the boiling water.
• Add one t.spoon of Panag Kalkandu(An extract of Palm Tree) to the water, which is itself good for cough and cold.
• Allow it to boil and set aside to cool.
• Split the herbal juice into three equal propositions and give it to drink for three times in two days.

For Reference : Athimathuram's botanical name is Glycyrrhiza glabra

Please Note : Do not think giving all the medicine in one single time will help in fast recovery. Like all medicines these medicines also need some time to work. So split into three small propositions and give it for three or four times  in two consecutive days.

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Omam(Oregano) Water for Digestion Problem

  It is very common for a child to show some food aversion for a day or two after eating properly for a week continuously. Sometimes he may not put off the aversion and may protest to eat food more than three to four days. He may also complain about not feeling hungry and some stomach pain. This omam(Oregano) water would work the best to solve the digestion problem and help the child feel appetizing.

Procedure

• Add 100 ml of water to the bowl and heat it.
• Add a pinch of omam(oregano) to the boiling water. Since omam is said to give heat to the body just add a pinch of it. Adding half a t.spoon of fenugreek seeds also will help.
• Allow it to reach the boiling point and set aside until the water turns warm.
• Drain the seeds and give it to drink.

And also click here to know more tips to make your toddler eat properly.

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Jeera water for urine infection

It's Summer time and children would be enjoying their summer holidays. They would be busily playing in hot sun forgetting that they are getting dehydrated. They would also drink insufficient water and would keep often complaining about the the pain while urination. This can even be one of the symptom for urine infection(for which doctor has to be consulted immediately).' No better medicine has ever been found than that of our food' is one of the popular saying. So here is how you can support your little one at home.

Procedure

• Take 200ml of water and add it in a bowl and heat it.
• Add two spoons of jeera or cumin to the water and bring the water to boiling point.
• For better results add one tea spoon of fenugreek also to the water.
• Allow the water to cool down and drain the seeds from the water and give it to drink.

    Cumin has great medicinal values and it is greatly advisable to add one tea spoon of it to the water pot in which we store water to drink, so that all members of the family could benefit.

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Turmeric Milk For Sore Throat and Cold

Having known the high medicinal value of Turmeric, it is always better to add some amount of turmeric powder in all the dishes we cook. When it comes to children, turmeric builds good immune in them.

Procedure To Prepare Turmeric Milk.

1. Boil 50 - 100ml of  milk and then reduce the fame and add a t.spoon of Turmeric powder and keep stirring it continuously for 2-3 mins.
2. Filter the milk to remove the powder and then add a small(very small) pinch of pepper and also  add Palm Sugar(Panag Kalkandu in Tamil) to it instead of sugar(In General, Avoid using sugar for children).

How many times it should be given?
        Once in a day. Works better when they drink it before going to bed. For better results continue giving it for 2 - 3 days.

Tips
1. Initially they refuse to drink on seeing the colour. Once they have drunk it the next day is going to be a kind of easy for you.
2. Make yourself a cup of the milk and drink it in front of them, just to bring a trust in them.
3. Add some extra palm sugar to make it sweeter.

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