Benefits of strange water for children

Strange water

The name given to a group of medical products for children, and these products have been known for nearly sixty years, and are widely recognized, and consist of a medicinal herbal mixture that is used to treat the problems that children suffer from, especially the digestive system problems ; Cramping and bloating. ^[1] This preparation was first produced by the well-known British company Woodwards. ^[2]

We can use strange water without a prescription, or it can be taken through consulting the pharmacist without the need to refer to the doctor, and each product of strange water products has its own use, which is specified in the instructions on each package with the method of use. It is noteworthy that Gharib water contained alcohol, which is prohibited by law. And it has been used since ancient times to treat children from the mentioned problems without knowing the presence of alcohol in its ingredients. ^[1]

It should be noted that the dose of strange water varies according to age. For children under the age of six months, their dose is one teaspoon. As for children between six months and two years, they dosed two teaspoons from two to three times, and they can be given doses of up to six times per day if needed. ^[2] Exotic water is given to babies with or after a feed, and should not be given to children who are vomiting . ^[1]

Benefits of strange water for children

Among the benefits of Gharib water for children are the following: ^{[1] [3] [4]}

• It calms the pain of colic and bloating, and the baby is rid of the gases associated with colds.
• Relieves child teething pain.
• Helps the baby to fall asleep and rest quickly.
• It works to reduce stomach acidity .
• The baby is rid of hiccups or hiccups.

Weird water ingredients

Gharib water consists of a group of basic ingredients, namely: ^[1]

• Ginger.
• Fennel.
• Fructose.
• Cinnamon .
• Dill.
• Cumin oil, the ingredient directly responsible for relieving colic pain and expelling gas.
• Peppermint oil, along with cumin oil, helps expel gases .

All of these ingredients are natural and are useful in treating problems with colic and gas, and it was said that one of its ingredients is alcohol, which was not allowed in the past, but now, strange water is completely free of alcohol , as the market is now licensed by the food establishment The medicine, without any side effects, is safe and does not contain any narcotic substances. ^[1]

How to make strange water in children

In babies, colic, which usually begins after the third week of birth, is characterized by constant crying; The digestive system is not fully developed yet, which leads to the formation of gases after feeding . In addition to these natural substances calming the child, they also collect small gases and turn them into a large bubble that makes it easier for the child to burp, which leads to his disposal of them and his feeling of comfort. It is reported that this also helps in the digestive process. ^[5]

As for how to make a strange water during the teething stage , it relieves pain. It is noteworthy that some components of strange water are used individually for this purpose. ^[5] It is worth noting that there are still no scientific studies proving its effectiveness for this, and despite this, mothers of children with colic still trust it. ^[6]

Colic is a very common condition among children, and this type of colic is characterized by the severe crying of the child , which lasts to at least three hours per day, for at least three days per week. Usually this crying is at the same time in the evening. ^[7]

Because of the large number of children who suffer from this colic, the mother is willing to try anything to solve this problem. One study, conducted in 2011 and published in the journal Pediatrics, found that about 9% of children receive herbal preparations in their first year of life, the most famous of which was strange water to treat their colic. ^[8] However, gharib water in itself is not considered a cure, because it does not work if there is a pathological cause for the baby to cry , but if there is no medical condition, it calms the stomach and crying. ^[5]

Contraindications to the use of strange water

Chronic heart failure, severe kidney dysfunction, recent exposure to surgery, visible fluid retention, diabetes, and blood clotting disorders include conditions that prevent the use of strange water. ^[8]

The side effect of strange water

No side effects were recorded after using strange water, but if the child develops any new symptoms after using it, such as intestinal irritation that causes diarrhea or allergic symptoms for some children, ^[9] then it is necessary to stop its use and resort to the doctor or pharmacist directly to take the necessary measures. ^[2]

An overdose of strange water

If the child has taken an excessive dose of foreign water, the doctor should be immediately referred to. ^[2]

Save strange water

Ghraib water remains usable for a whole year if it remains closed, but if it is opened, it must be disposed of after a month. ^[2] Also, strange water should be stored at a temperature of 25 ° C, and kept out of the reach of children, and be warned against using foreign water after its expiration date. ^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{A b t w c h} "Gripe Water For Newborns And Babies" , What ' To of the Expect . Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b t w c h} "INFANT GRIPE WATER" , Drugs . Edited.
3. ↑ “Uses for Gripe Water” , Live Strong . Edited.
4. ↑ "How Gripe water eases baby's stomach" , Baby Slumber . Edited.
5. ^ ^{A b v} "Is Gripe Water Safe For Newborns? " , My Child Health . Edited.
6. ↑ "Gripe water is safe for babies with colic, but no studies show that it works" , LA Times .
7. ↑ "Gripe water is safe for babies with colic, but no studies show that it works" , LA Times . Edited.
8. ^ ^{A b} "Contraindications Of Gripe Ater" , of WebMD . Edited.
9. ↑ "Is gripe water for infants effective and safe?" , Ehealthstar . Edited.