Ginger is a truly amazing plant with many useful properties. This oriental spicy root was brought to Europe in the Middle Ages, and in the 19th century the word "ginger" was used in Russian, it was also a "white root". But ginger has gained special popularity around the world in the 20th century. Recently, ginger, due to its useful properties, is often recommended for use in the healing and treatment of children.
Can ginger be small children?
On this issue you can find conflicting information, but most sources agree that ginger can be introduced into the diet of a child, starting with 2 years. At an earlier age, ginger can be harmful to the stomach. And as for allergic reactions, the likelihood of their occurrence on ginger is very small.
Ginger - useful properties for children
Ginger has an immunostimulating effect, so its use reduces the frequency of colds, helps- in case of viral diseases;
- thanks to expectorant action, ginger helps children from coughing;
- mb is a mild soothing agent;
- with external application, ginger helps with kidney and liver colic and fungal diseases.
Most often, ginger is used to treat cough in children.
How to treat cough in children with ginger?
1. Tea with ginger for children - helps with colds, coughs, knocks down the temperature; with regular use increases the immunity.
Ingredients:
- 1 ginger root (3-4 cm);
- 0,5 l of boiling water;
- 2 tsp. sugar (or honey);
- 0.5 lemon.
Preparation
Ginger cut into plates or grate (depending on what strength and transparency of the drink you want to get). Add lemon juice (or sliced lemon), sugar or honey. Pour boiling water, let it brew for 40 minutes. Toddlers give a little, adding to other drinks. Older children can drink such tea and in pure form, only after meals (because ginger irritates the stomach mucosa).
2. Ginger juice can be used to treat a sore throat. To do this, the fresh root must be grated on a fine grater and squeezed juice through gauze, folded in several layers. The child should give 1 teaspoon of juice, adding a few grains of salt. Such a remedy will help to remove inflammation in the throat, especially if taken at the first signs of the disease.
3. Ginger syrup also serve as an excellent anti-inflammatory and immuno-boosting agent. In order to make it you need to mix 1 glass of water, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of ginger juice. The resulting mixture should be boiled over a low heat until thick. In the end, you can add a pinch of saffron and nutmeg to give a more pleasant taste. The resulting syrup is given to the child 1 teaspoon 2 times a day before meals.