Guest guest Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Our 14 month daughter wakes up in the night crying out loudly every 1.5 hours. One of our friends suggested we giver her warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg powder. She seems to get undisturbed sleep ever since we used nutmeg. 1. Can nutmeg be given to children under 2 years ? 2. If yes to above does it have any adverse effect when used on a long term basis ? 3. Any alternatives to above method for inducing sleep for infants ? Thanks, Pradeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 In Kerala they give nutmeg along with 8 other things to a baby after 28 days. So it is not wrong to give that but be careful of the quantity you give If it is helping her its good. ____________ Our 14 month daughter wakes up in the night crying out loudly every 1.5 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 nutmeg could be given to children it slightly slows down peristalsis and cause constipation. if there is no such problem you can use it. in case to relive constipation harithagi is best choice. R.Vidhyasagar. __________ Can nutmeg be given to children under 2 years ? If yes to above does it have any adverse effect when used on a long term basis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Nutmeg is considered Madkaraka dravya and good for short term use. If you want to prolong its use try it along with almond, saffron and honey. Since nutmeg contains essential oil, terpene derivatives and phenylpropanoids (myristicin, elemicin, safrol, eugenol and eugenol). Of the latter group, myristicin (methoxy-safrole, typically 4%) is responsible for the hallucinogenic effect of nutmeg. But the Nutmeg is only weakly hallucinogenic; The large dosage may give rise to very unpleasant side-effects caused by other components of nutmeg, which include prolonged extreme nausea and long-term hypersensitivity to nutmeg. The hallucinogenic phenylpropanoids themselves are hepatotoxins and far from harmless for frequent users. Dr Mukesh D Jain MD Panch Karma & Yoga Division, Sanjivani Wellness Center Bhilai 490023 India Visit us at http://www.sanjivaniwellness.org ________________________________ 1. Can nutmeg be given to children under 2 years ? 2. If yes to above does it have any adverse effect when used on a long term basis ? 3. Any alternatives to above method for inducing sleep for infants ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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