The fennel plant, which looks so clumsy and looks like ordinary dill, has, nevertheless, many useful properties.
All its parts are edible and used in the cosmetic industry and soap making, veterinary medicine, and medicine.
But he is especially appreciated by young mothers for the invaluable help that fennel is able to provide to children of any age for colds and other diseases. It has an antispasmodic effect, helps newborns with abdominal cramps.
Can children be natural and / or purchased?
Babies
Fennel copes so well with a number of children's problems that it can be applied safely, naturally, following the instructions and dosages according to age.
Newborn
The pediatric practice recommends watering the baby with fennel tea until the child reaches 1 month.
Benefit
Fennel is a real pantry of useful substances. The list is impressive: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9 and PP, antioxidant - vitamin E, ascorbic acid (up to 90%).
In addition to the above: calcium and potassium, magnesium and copper, phosphorus and sodium, iron and manganese. Fennel seeds contain essential (up to 6%) and fatty oils, giving them a characteristic taste and aroma, flavonoids and carotene.
The nutritional value of fennel is as follows (content in 100 grams of the product):
- Carbohydrates - 52.3.
- Protein - 15.8.
- Fat - 14.9.
- Omega 9 - 9.91.
- Omega-6 - 1.69.
- Sterols - 0.066.
- Saturated fatty acids - 0.48.
Harm and contraindications
Drinking fennel drinks does not harm the child’s body. The only contraindication may be individual intolerance, expressed as an intestinal disorder or allergic reactions (skin rash, rash, itching).
The recommendations are as follows:
The first test should be minimal - a teaspoon of drink per day. Pediatricians warn that the transition to large volumes should be gradual: the reaction to tea may not occur immediately, but in 2-3 days. Therefore, it is not necessary to enter into the children's menu of new products at this time.- For the same reason, do not enter into the children's diet multi-component drinks.
- You can not fill the base with boiling water - it destroys half the beneficial properties of fennel. Permissible water temperature - 80 degrees.
- The course of treatment must alternate with the course of rest, otherwise the body will get used.
- Tea can be added to infant formula or milk, or drip baby on the tongue.
The first test should be minimal - a teaspoon of drink per day. Pediatricians warn that the transition to large volumes should be gradual: the reaction to tea may not occur immediately, but in 2-3 days. Therefore, it is not necessary to enter into the children's menu of new products at this time.Prior consultation with the pediatrician of the child before the introduction into the diet of the crumbs of the new product is required!
How to apply and for what?
For prophylactic purposes or for normal use.
As a preventive measure, experts advise using fresh fruit. A small spoonful of finely chopped fennel is infused in boiled water (200 ml) for half an hour, then cooled and watered the baby in a volume of 10-15 ml.
With colic
To cope with the colic of the child will help the so-called "dill water", which in fact turns out to be mixed with water, essential oil of fennel. 0.05 oil is dissolved in a liter of cooled boiled water, it should be slightly warmed up before use.
2-3 weeks this composition can be stored in the refrigerator. In all other cases, drinks should be prepared immediately before use.
For sight
Help plants in the treatment of glaucoma has long been proven. In addition, it can be dripped into the eyes or put compresses - containing antioxidants in the plant reduces inflammation.
Fresh leaves should be rinsed, finely chopped, pour a glass of boiling water and leave under a lid for 15-20 minutes. Dampen cotton pads with coolant and apply to eyes for several minutes.
To improve digestion
To stimulate digestion and improve liver function, you should prepare the following drink: mix the flowers of chamomile and fennel seeds in equal shares, pour a glass of hot water, insist 15-20 minutes. Pre-seeds should be crushed in a mortar, having rid of the outer shell.
For immunity
5 grams of fresh or dried fruit is boiled for 30 minutes on low heat, the broth is filtered, cooled and given to the child 3-4 times a day (10 ml).
With flu
To overcome the flu in a child's mother, you can: crushed seeds (5 g) pour water, cover with a saucer and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. The child has to drink for several days, keeping the proportions according to age.
With a cold
The following recipe will help to deal with cold symptoms: pour 2-3 grams of crushed seeds with a glass of hot water and leave to infuse for 25-30 minutes. If there is essential oil on hand, it can also be used, but the dose should be carefully measured out - 0.5 g per liter.
Where to get?
You can buy the plant in the condiment department of a large grocery store, or in a pharmacy. The last option is preferable: you can be sure that the collection and harvesting of raw materials is carried out according to all the rules, and the shelf life is strictly controlled. The stems of the plant must be firm and firm to the touch, the seeds must be brown with smooth, not dried edges, and the scent must be fresh, with a distinctly noticeable hint of anise.
Purchase
The packaged herbal Hipp (Hipp) for a child
Tea from the brand Hipp contains only the fruits of fennel. It has no sugar, flavors or preservatives. It can also be given to newborns, but it is important to observe the prescribed dosages:
- For newborns, packaged herbal tea has been developed (in a package - 30 bags). A child can be given no more than 100 ml of drink per day.
- Starting from 1 month you can drink a drink from fennel extract (100 gr. In a package). The recommended daily intake is 150 ml per day.
- After 4 months and up to a year - granulated tea with a small amount of sucrose, which is convenient to dissolve in water. Sufficient volume - 200 grams.
- One year old toxins are allowed to give 2-4 cups per day.
The drink is easily digested and made from products with low allergenic properties, however, judging by the reviews, in half the cases it does not have the desired effect and parents have to resort to additional measures. The average price in Moscow and St. Petersburg is 230-250 rubles.
"Grandmother's basket"
The composition of the tea "Grandmother's basket" is similar to the product described above and there are no additives. Heavily crushed raw materials are packaged in convenient bags (1 gr. Of powder) and easily brewed.
Recommended proportions: 200 ml of water per bag per day.
"Grandmother's basket" like consumers for efficiency, affordability and natural composition. The cost of packaging in stores ranges from 90 to 110 rubles.
Humana
Excellent quality is what can be said about this product from Germany. Manufacturers specializing in the development of baby food for over 60 years, have created a mixture of high quality materials - extracts of cumin, fennel oil and maltodextrin.
The drink has a mild pleasant taste, helps reduce intestinal cramps and colic, reduces gas formation in the intestines. One caveat - it can be used only from the first month of a child’s life.
Important! Since lactose is also included in the composition, this tea is absolutely contraindicated for babies with intolerance to this substance.
To prepare, it is necessary to dissolve 1 teaspoon of dry mixture in 100 ml of warm boiled water (up to 37 degrees) and mix well.
Carbohydrates in the drink with prolonged contact with the baby's teeth, can lead to carious formations. Price per package - from 360 rubles.
Bebivita (Bebivita)
Instant tea, which is produced in granules of pale yellow color, or in bags. Contains a small percentage of dextrose. It has a pleasant taste and smell, but the shelf life of an open tube is limited (2-3 months). According to the instructions, the proportions are as follows:
- Babies up to one year must dissolve 3.75 grams. (1 tsp.) In 100 ml of warm water.
- For older children the amount increases: 2 spoons per 200 ml of liquid.
The average price in pharmacies of St. Petersburg and Moscow is 150 rubles per pack.
Fleur Alpine Organic
Another delicious assistant in the fight against colic. One filter bag contains 1.5 grams of fruits of fennel, in the package of such bags 20 pieces. Sugar and other excipients are absent. This tea can feed a child from one month of age.
How to brew for newborns: Pour 1 cup of filter tea with fennel with a glass of hot water (200 ml) and brew for 5-10 minutes. Scraps up to 5 months a day are not recommended to give more than 50 ml of tea, in the future, the amount should be increased to 200 ml.
The average cost per package is 200 rubles.
Seeing the serene smile of your child is the greatest happiness for parents. Therefore, faced with adaptation problems in new conditions for the baby, do not panic. Pay attention to the means tested by time and many generations of fathers and mothers. Fennel - an indispensable therapeutic drug, affordable and safe for your baby.
