Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : October 19, 2015 10:45 AM IST
Nursing a colicy baby can be difficult. There are home remedies that can help you tackle this problem and ajwain water is an effective one. Ajwain is traditionally used to treat a variety of problems related to the gastrointestinal system. And yes, babies can also benefit from it. The seeds have antispasmodic and carminative properties that help deal with problems like flatulence, acidity, piles and a host of digestive disorders [1]. Here is why drinking ajwain water is great for you.
So, if your baby has colic or symptoms of colic like crying incessantly pulling her legs to the abdomen and no amount of soothing calms her down, try this home remedy for her tummy ache. This will not only help reduce the ache but also take care of the flatulence and indigestion, if any, that she is suffering from. Here are five other kitchen ingredients that are good for your baby.
Here is how to use ajwain for your baby:
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References:
Bairwa, R., Sodha, R. S., & Rajawat, B. S. (2012). Trachyspermum ammi.Pharmacognosy reviews, 6(11), 56.
