When I was a child, my grandmother was always ready with a remedy for any ailment – in her kitchen! I used to wonder how she managed to make medicine out of kitchen ingredients, but now I understand that Indian kitchens are the best place to find natural remedies!
One such ingredient is Ajwain or carom seeds. Ajwain is an Indian herb which has powerful antibacterial and antifungal along with anti-inflammatory effects as well. These make ajwain the perfect remedy for cough and cold as well as for nasal congestion in babies and kids.
If you’re wondering how to use ajwain for these common ailments, we’re here to help! Here is a 100% natural inhaler made out of ajwain – jwain potlis. These can quickly clear nasal congestion in babies, and are perfectly safe for use.
Ajwain Potli for Babies
Ingredients
Ajwain
Muslin Cloth
Method
1. Heat a pan.
2. Add Ajwain.
3. Dry roast till nice aroma comes.
4. Transfer the Roasted Ajwain to Muslin cloth
5. Wrap the cloth
6. Tie a knot to make a Potli
7. Ajwain Potli is ready
How to use Ajwain polti for babies and kids for cold and cough:
For Babies below 1 year, Ajwain Potli can be placed near baby’s Bedding at some distance. Inhaling the air can help in relieving nasal congestion.
For Toddlers, check if the potli is warm by placing in it your wrist. Then use it as a hot compress on your child’s chest, back, feet and palms to relieve from cold and wet cough.
Ajwain Potli for Babies
Ajwain/carom seeds is an Indian herb which has numerous health benefits in it. It has the powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties that helps in fighting against bacteria and fungi. It has anti-inflammatory effects as well. The Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of this wonder herb acts as a best remedy cough and cold since ancient times. It is known to treat nasal congestion in babies and kids. Here we have made a natural inhaler with Ajwain potlis which can quickly clear nasal congestion in babies.
How to use Ajwain polti for babies and kids for cold and cough
For Babies below 1 year, Ajwain Potli can be placed near baby's Bedding at some distance. Inhaling the air can help the baby in relieving nasal congestion.
For Toddlers, check if the potli is warm by placing in it your wrist and give a hot compress on Kids chest, back, feet and palms to relieve from Cold and wet cough.
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Hi
Can i use this on a 1 month old baby? Also 1 more question is applying eucalyptus oil under baby’s feet helpful for a cold of a month old
Hi,
Yes, but please keep it in a safe distance. You can apply eucaliptus oil in baby beddings. Please avoid applying directly on baby’s skin.
How many days should i do this continusly… my baby has very bad congession…
You can do it two or three days Arshiya.
Is it safe for 4month baby??
Yes, but please keep in safe distance.
Hey how to re use it, like every time. Do I need to warm this? Or. Do I need to make new one everyday?
You can make new ones. That would be more effective 🙂