Herbs for colic in newborns

Phytotherapy is one of the most popular folk methods of treating many diseases. Plants are used in the fight against intestinal spasms and other problems of the gastrointestinal tract in newborns. Let's consider the most effective recipes for colic based on herbs:

1. Chamomile and immortelle have therapeutic properties. Herbs have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Mix a teaspoon of dry raw materials of each plant and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Boil over low heat for 20-30 minutes. After cooling, strain and give the baby 1 tablespoon before each feeding.
2. Combine 10 g each of oak bark, tannin and aira. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over the mixture and let it infuse until it cools down, strain. The collection is taken 1 tablespoon before meals. Herbs improve digestion, stop painful spasms in the intestines and facilitate the excretion of gas.
3. Mix 5 g each of chamomile, sage and goldenseal. Pour 500 mg of steep boiling water over the raw materials and let infuse for 2-3 hours. Strain and give the child 1 teaspoon before meals.
4. Lavender flower tea is good for colic in newborns. The drink soothes the intestines and relieves spasms. Steep a teaspoon of dry herb in 500 ml of boiling water. Allow to infuse for 3-5 minutes and strain. Give your baby 1 teaspoon throughout the day.
5. Motherwort effectively relieves spasms and inflammation in the intestines in colic in children and adults. It also helps to restore the digestive process. From the plant prepare decoctions, infusions, tea. Take 1 teaspoon of dry herb and pour a glass of boiling water. Allow to infuse until cool, strain. The remedy is used before each feeding of 1 tablespoon.

Use the above recipes and herbs for colic in newborns should be used only as prescribed by a doctor.

Caraway for colic in newborns

Caraway is a plant from the celery family. It contains a large amount of tocopherol and has unique properties:

• Normalizes the work of the digestive organs.
• Antioxidant action.
• Helps with flatulence.
• Suppresses intestinal spasms and colic.
• Improves the blood circulation process.
• Relieves headaches.
• Diuretic effect.
• Lactogonic action (increases the amount of milk a woman has while breastfeeding).
• Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action.
• Restores metabolic processes in the body.

Preparations based on black cumin are effective in the treatment of colic in newborns. The plant stops the fermentation process in the baby's stomach and helps to eliminate gas. Reduces painful sensations and relaxes the smooth muscles of the GI tract.

To alleviate colic in infants, a tablespoon of black cumin seeds is poured a glass of water and boiled in a closed pot over low heat for 5-7 minutes. After cooling, the decoction is strained and add a little sugar to it for flavor. The medicine is taken every 4 hours by 1 teaspoon. The finished remedy can be stored in the refrigerator, but not longer than 48 hours.

Caraway has a number of contraindications to use: gastritis with increased acidity, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction. Before using the plant for a child, you should consult with a pediatrician. [1]

Chamomile for colic in newborns

Chamomile is one of the most popular medicinal plants. It has a wide range of uses because of its properties:

• Antibacterial.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Diuretic.
• An antispasmodic for smooth muscles.
• Increases the tone of blood vessels.
• Mild sedative action.
• Antidepressant effect.
• Antihistamine.
• Astringent and vetrogonic action.

Chamomile is used to treat colic in infants. From the herb prepare decoctions, infusions or teas that relieve painful spasms and facilitate the excretion of gas. To prepare tea, take a teaspoon of dry raw materials and pour a glass of boiling water. After cooling, strain it. Mix ¼ of the finished drink with ¼ of purified water in a baby bottle. Give the diluted tea to drink instead of water. [2]

Fennel for colic for newborns

Another popular plant in the treatment of colic in newborns is fennel. Like fennel, it belongs to the umbrella family and is used in cooking and medicine. Effective in diseases of the digestive system. The plant is rich in essential oils, vitamins, minerals and has the following properties:

• Prominent vetrogonic action.
• Relief of colic and bloating in children and adults.
• Improves digestion of food.
• Relieves spasms of the smooth muscles of the intestine.
• Increases the protective properties of the immune system.
• Improves metabolic processes and intestinal peristalsis.
• It has a favorable effect on the CNS.

There are several recipes for preparing a remedy for colic from fennel, let's consider the main ones:

1. Take a teaspoon of raw material and pour a glass of boiling water. Take a teaspoon of raw material and pour a glass of boiling water. After half an hour, strain and give the baby during or before meals. For one feeding, the baby should drink 10-15 ml of the drink.
2. A tablespoon of dry or fresh, but chopped fennel greens pour a glass of boiling water and let stand for 30-40 minutes, strain. The daily dose of infusion should not exceed 50 ml. The drink can be added to breast milk or artificial formula.
3. A teaspoon of seeds of the plant thoroughly crushed and pour a glass of boiling water. After 30-40 minutes, strain and warm if necessary. Give the child 1 teaspoon at each meal.

In addition to folk recipes, there are also pharmacy preparations based on fennel: Plantex, Bebivita, Hipp tea, Dill water. When using a herbal remedy, you should take into account the presence of contraindications: allergic reactions, epilepsy. Treatment should be started with a minimum dosage, gradually increasing it. This will allow you to monitor the child's reaction to fennel and if adverse reactions appear, stop therapy. [3]

Peppermint for colic for newborns

There are many types of mint, which differ in their properties and composition. Peppermint is most often used for medicinal purposes, as its leaves contain the largest amount of menthol. But field mint is used in cooking, as it contains less essential oils. Fragrant mint has a pronounced aroma, so it is added to various drinks, infusions, decoctions, teas.

Menthol has local anesthetic, antispasmodic and antiseptic properties. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the plant is used as an analgesic, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory agent. Mint is classified as a medicinal herb because it has such an effect on the body:

• Diuretic.
• Diuretic action.
• Prevents attacks of nausea and vomiting.
• Calms and normalizes sleep.
• Anti-inflammatory action.
• Relieves intestinal cramps and GI pain.
• Promotes the normal discharge of gases, preventing flatulence.
• Expectorant and astringent action.

Peppermint for colic for newborns is used from the age of 3 weeks. To prepare the medicine, take 2-3 drops of peppermint oil and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Mix the ingredients and rub them on the baby, especially on the tummy, chest and legs. [4]

After 5-10 minutes, the child should be bathed or wiped with a damp cloth. This procedure is excellent for intestinal cramps. Also, mint can be used to prepare tea and give it to the child instead of water. When using mint, you should take into account the presence of contraindications: intolerance to menthol, arterial hypotension.