Vomiting is throwing up of liquid and solid content of the stomach (by contracting its muscle) through oesophagus. Overeating, viral gastroenteritis, upset stomach, food poisoning, eating excess of sweets, is some of the common causes for vomiting in children. However sometimes vomiting itself is a symptom of a big disease. Vomiting is more often than not, very serious, however care should be taken to avoid dehydration from setting in.
Spitting is often confused with vomiting in children as is occurs repeatedly and forceful, whereas spitting up is caused because of overeating. Pediatricians suggest homemade herbal remedies to control vomiting in children, as these treatments can be comforting for the children in such conditions. Some of the most commonly available herbs are as follows. You need to follow the right dose of treatment to get through visible outcomes in hand.
5 Top Herbal Remedies For Vomiting in Children
Mint
Peppermint is one of the most popular herbal treatments available for the young ones for curing vomiting and nausea. The best way to give it to children is by melting a small piece of its hard candy in hot water .
This is actually ready peppermint water. This not only stops the vomiting in its tract but also cures nausea. It also provides instant relief in easing stomach ache by reducing the inflammation of the intestines that is one of the reasons for vomiting.
Aloe Vera
This herb is famous for its rejuvenating and healing properties. Aloe Vera juice is anti parasitic that cools the stomach and prevents it from ejecting food.
Slime from the aloe Vera’s scales can be removed and then added to tea, when consumed by children, it gives them instant relief as it is an excellent remedy to stop the vomit and relax the walls of intestines and stomach.
Ginger
Ginger Ale is the most obvious choice of paediatricians for curing nausea and vomiting in children. Fresh ginger root, given directly is also very effectively however due to its bitterness, it is less preferred by the children. It can be refrigerated to maintain its freshness, as it is most effective when it is in the fresh state.
Slippery Elm
This is a herbal food that heals quickly as it is demulcent .Due to vomiting; a child’s body gets dehydrated and lacks nutrition. On giving the child slippery elm, the stomach gets soothed and the digestion improves, and the child gets immense relief.Due to constant puking the child gets unnerved, gruel of slippery elm soothes the nerves too and aids in the child’s quick recovery. It is excellent for children when they have a problem in digestion of food or when they are convalescing.
Red Raspberry Leaf
This herb can be consumed in the form of herbal teas. The aroma of this herb also eases the nausea and vomiting sensations .The method of preparing Red raspberry tea is to boil the leaves in water for a few minutes and strain the concoction , the liquid one gets after straining is the tea that can be given to the children.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
