COLIC
Some babies seem prone to infantile colic in the first few months. It is caused by a spasm in any number of the soft organs and is accompanied by pain that can be quite severe at times. The infant will cry very loudly and draw the feet in toward the stomach. After giving an herb bottle, try letting the child lay stomach down on your lap. This seems to ease them. Many of the seed herbs have to bring relief. The infant normally grows out of the tendency so just hang in there and comfort the little person as best as possible.
Colic Treatment with Chamomile
Steep 1 teaspoon each of chamomile herb and fennel seed in 1 cup of boiling water for 15 minutes and cover it. Strain well and add ½ tablespoon of the liquid to the baby’s formula. This can be repeated up to 3 times a day if necessary.
Colic Treatment with Seeds
Mix 2 tablespoons each of dill seed, fennel seed, and anise seed. Add 2 tablespoons each of catnip and chamomile as a relaxant. Add 1 teaspoon of the mixture to 1 cup of boiling water. Let the blend steep, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain well and dilute with same amount of water. Give to the child between feedings from a bottle.
CRAMPS
Stomach Cramps
Lemon balm tea is used to help with cramps. Put 6-8 lemon balm leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep, cover it with a lid, for 10 minutes and strain. Sweeten and drink warm. Ginger may be added for extra help, if desired.
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