There are natural remedies considered safe for children that can be used to deal with the most common ailments. We present 10 of them
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousIt is thought that i natural remedies as such they are always safe and risk-free for those who hire them. We reiterate once again that this is not the case and if it is a question of children, then it is necessary pay even more attention, avoiding the do-it-yourself and turning instead if possible to a trusted herbalist, a naturopath or a pediatrician close to natural medicine who can advise you the best.
We introduce you 10 safe natural remedies for babies, generally the most used from 6 years and up. For infants and younger children, the situation is even more delicate and we refer you to the professionals mentioned above.
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ROSEHIP
This plant is great for all seasonal issues: cough, cold, sore throat, etc. but also to prevent the appearance of these disorders because, thanks also to the presence of vitamin C, the rosehip stimulates the immune system. Children can take it in the form of herbal tea (perhaps mixed with something else since they may not like the flavor) sweetened with a little honey or in glycerine macerate or bud extract. In the latter case it is good to dilute the drops (usually 20 are sufficient) in a fruit juice or better in hot water in order to evaporate the alcohol which serves as a preservative for the natural remedy.
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MAUVE
Mallow is one of the safest plants that exist in nature, so much so that unlike many other herbs it can also be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Mallow, like dog rose, is excellent for solving problems that may appear, especially in the winter season, in the respiratory system: therefore cough, sore throat, bronchitis, etc. as it has a soothing and anti-inflammatory action on the mucous membranes. But also excellent in case of colitis and intestinal problems (including constipation thanks to the presence of mucilage in this plant) as well as in the case of canker sores and gingivitis. It can be used in the form of herbal tea, glycerine macerate but there are also ready-made syrups to be taken in case of cough and sore throat.
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MAN
Another natural remedy that is safe for children is manna, which is also recommended both in children and in pregnancy for women suffering from constipation. She is extracted from the incision of the ash and, thanks to the very sweet flavor, is welcome to children who manage to take it easily, unlike other products. Its laxative effects are delicate but effective, in fact it manages to promote intestinal peristalsis without creating irritation. It can be taken with water or fruit juice.
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ECHINACEA
Plant well known for both prevention of seasonal diseases and for prompt treatment when the first symptoms occur. It is generally taken in the form of glycerine macerate (for children the recommended dose is often 20 drops twice a day) but also exists in tablets or mixed with other natural remedies in products for cough, flu or to strengthen the immune defenses specifically designed for children.
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PAPPA REALE
From the world of bees, a precious ally of children's health is royal jelly, recommended in all cases where the little ones need a little energia in addition, perhaps because they are debilitated after a flu or another illness. Thanks to the wealth of vitamins and minerals it nourishes but is also able to naturally stimulate the immune defenses of the little ones, therefore excellent in particular in the change of seasons. It is sold fresh or in vials to be taken one a day, in both cases in the morning before breakfast.
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BLACK CURRAN
A widely used remedy for children is ribes nigrum, especially useful in case of allergic reactions (it is considered a natural cortisone) but also for relieve respiratory disorders and strengthen the immune system. It is generally taken in the form of glycerine macerate and therefore can be given to children diluted in hot water if you want to eliminate alcohol or in a fruit juice. The recommended dose is always 20 drops, a couple of times a day: in the morning and then after 6/7 hours without ever exceeding 16-17 hours as it can have an exciting effect and disturb the child's sleep.
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LIME
Linden is a safe plant in pregnancy, nursing and for babies. IS an excellent sedative both in the form of herbal tea and as a glycerine macerate. It can be given to the little ones if they are particularly agitated and especially if they have difficulty falling asleep or they have frequent awakenings in the course of the night. If the taste does not like it, in the case of herbal tea it can be associated, for example, with red fruits or other plants that are sweeter and more pleasant to children. Get the right mixture prepared in the herbalist's shop, specifying that a child will drink it. Taking glycerine macerate is perhaps easier because it can be diluted in a fruit juice.
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NASAL WASHES
Nasal washes are very important when the cold or children have a lot mucus perhaps due to an incorrect diet (to be changed first of all). In fact, they help disinfect the respiratory tract and uncork any stagnation that can be formed. There are several methods to carry them out: use a needle-free syringe filled with physiological solution or better still a mixture made by you of water and whole sea salt (just a pin of salt or the child could burn), or use a dropper to insert in the nose or nasal sprays that are sold ready-made in pharmacies, or even use the lota if the child is older and is able to wash with this tool.
HOT SALT
We recently talked about the benefits of hot salt packs. This remedy is extremely safe and pleasant even for the little ones, especially in case of bronchitis and phlegm. Among other things, it is cheap and very simple: just place the hot salt pack (making sure it is not hot) in correspondence with the area of the bronchi and lungs. The heat that penetrates allows you to detach the phlegm, dissolve it and therefore make it expel the child more easily. The compress can be repeated a couple of times a day for several days.
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PROBIOTICS
Probiotics (or lactic ferments) can be very useful for the health of children, especially those who have not been breastfed and therefore have had more difficulty in creating an effective intestinal bacterial flora. protect them from external attacks and make them have a fit intestine. There are products specifically designed for children, useful in case of intestinal problems such as diarrhea or constipation, essential if the children have been subjected to antibiotic therapy or a good remedy in case there is a need to stimulate the immune system.
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