Hi readers,
I spent the last week tending to my little one's cold, cough and fever followed by stomach pain (all without a single pill).
Most often, little children and sometimes even adults, suffer from indigestion or flatulence or some form of stomach upset. Let me share with you two simple traditional cures which have worked wonders for me and my family umpteen times.
One of the little secrets is the castor oil. Applying castor oil on the stomach, around the navel and massaging a little will help in relieving the pain in about 10 minutes' time. If the pain is due to gastric trouble or indigestion, this certainly works. In fact, castor oil has the property of removing toxins from the system. Because of this, castor oil packs on the affected area help in relieving most pains, inflammations etc. It is a good laxative, if taken orally. But be warned, make sure you have a good quality castor oil before you take it internally. Traditionally, in the yester years, a holiday was set aside every month for castor oil intake for all children. This helped in keeping the children's digestive system trouble-free. My parents reminisce often of their 'castor oil treatment' days. This practice is almost forgotten these days. The medicinal benefits of castor oil are many. It is a must-have item in every household.
The other little secret is a small piece of white chalk called the "naamakkatti" in Tamil. This chalk is used for religious purposes. It is also used for medicinal purposes. Making a paste of it and applying it on the stomach helps in relieving the pain. Several times, after hours of complaining, I've seen my child (and other children) doze off to sleep within minutes of applying this paste. Those scientifically inclined out there who are already shrugging this off as a placebo effect, please take time off to explain how it works on children. Instead of shrugging it off, please find what this piece of chalk is made of and how it works. I say this, because IT WORKS!
Have a nice day!
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