In the home remedies theme, today I am going to post the betel leaf syrup for cough and congestion for kids. We regularly use this kashayam and this recipe was given by my ammama(Grandma). Betel leaf contains essential oils that has rich antiseptic properties and when combined with garlic it fights cold and flu more effectively. This kashayam can be given regularly to kids (infants from 6 months to 8-9 years) on the day of oil bath to prevent congestion and cough.
As soon as I stopped Urai marundu, I started this medicine for vaandu.
Here are ingredients:
- Betel leaf – 1 (1 for infants and 2 for kids > 2 yrs)
- Salt a pinch
- Garlic clove – 1
- Water – ½ cup
Steps:
- Grind everything together with half cup of water and strain the juice alone.
Note:
For infants 2 tsp is more than enough. You can increase the quantity as per the age.
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Can I give this kashayam to one month old baby?
No. We started only after 6 months that too small amounts. Please check with doctor.
Shall I continue this remedy till my child get rid of cough and cold? Or weekly twice or thrice…. Something like that….?
I would say weekly once and check with your doctor as well.
Can we have betal syrup ( vetrilai kashayam) for 30 continuous days? Will that cure digestion problem?
I would recommend consulting a doctor. I am not about it.
My 1year old baby has not gone motion for two days. I tried many things for that. I gave betel leaf juice also nothing is working
Please consult a doctor. Betel leaf juice helps with cold and cough. For constipation plz check with a doctor.
this is very new to me
:-)
very interesting!!
Thanks Veena
That’s another interesting home remedy..thanks for sharing..
Thanks srivalli
This is a helpful tip. We use another plant leaves to get rid of cold and congestion for infants, whose English name I could not recall now.
Let me know when you find it :-)
Ajwain leaves
Haven’t heard of this before. Will try out some time.
This is very common in our household. give it a try..
Very interesting home remedy.
Thanks
An interesting remedy. Have a betel leaf plant growing in my garden.
Oh wow :-)
very useful.
Thanks :-)
great home remedy.
Thanks vaishali
Wow! this is a new one for me! Shall note it down.
Great.. thanks
My mom makes this syrup often..
Oh great :-)
Never heard of this, don’t we have to heat it ? I have heard something with Beatle leaf and castor oil, this is new for me….
Ella.. i just grind it along with water n give it raw.
oh ok, will try it!!!
Very interesting.
Thanks
Great remedy for cough..
Yup.. true
:) Looks yum <3
Thanks