Dill water for colic
Traditional medicine is able to offer tens of thousands of recipes that are really effective and are still used today. One such remedy is dill water. It is primarily used to alleviate the condition of infants, but it is also useful for adults.
Dill water application
Judging by the name, we can assume that the main active ingredient of this water is dill, but this does not always correspond to reality. Dill water was originally produced in England and included dill oil, alcohol, sugar and water. Today, instead of dill oil in the industrial production of dill water, fennel essential oil is added.
This tool is of undoubted benefit in such cases:
- In case of flatulence, for efficient removal of gases.
- To eliminate a dry obsessive cough with tracheitis.
- For nursing women, dill water significantly increases milk formation.
Young mothers benefit from a weak decoction of dill seeds. Drink it two glasses after each meal.
If you have bloating and trouble with gas, make a richer broth. For half a liter of boiling water, take 40 grams of dill seeds. Steam in a thermos and drink 80 ml before meals.
To eliminate a strong cough, mix fennel seeds with mullein and mallow, pour boiling water and strain after a quarter of an hour. You need to drink this infusion three times a day, 2/3 cup each.
Dill water for newborns from colic
The dill water contains the prebiotic inulin, which is responsible for the normal functioning of the intestines. As a result of using this remedy, the baby has colic and flatulence, in addition, the immune defense is enhanced and the nervous system is strengthened. It is permissible to start taking dill water from the age of two weeks.
Reception of dill water, as a rule, is perceived positively by the child. This remedy has a neutral taste and does not cause disgust in the crumbs. You can give it baby from a bottle or just a teaspoon. The latter method is recommended for children who are exclusively breastfeeding.
In this case, it is very important to observe the dosage. Pharmacy dill water should be given a few minutes before feeding three times a day in a small spoon. You can simply mix the same amount of the drug into baby food. toddler... If you are making dill water at home on your own, then increase the dosage to a large tablespoon.
Dill water at home
The preparation of dill water in modern pharmacies is not available everywhere. It is sold exclusively in those places where there are special departments that prepare medicines on their own according to prescription. Moreover, the price for such dill water is about 150 rubles per 100 ml.
If you do not have this opportunity, then use the drug "Plantex". It is made from the fruit of the fennel plant and has qualities similar to that of dill water.
If you wish, you can make dill water yourself. For her you need the fruits of fennel. Grind a spoonful of these fruits in a coffee grinder and place in a large glass of 250 ml. Then pour in hot water and let stand for 45 minutes. Strain and use as directed.
If you haven't found fennel seeds, you can use regular dill. Simply boil a teaspoon of dill seeds with one glass of boiling water and let it sit for one hour. Take water for homemade dill water, filtered or special bottled. For babies, it is better not to store dill water, but to prepare a fresh portion each time.
