Rasayana for Childcare

Recipe 1
Tulasi Juice
To manage cough, bronchitis
with honey
Ingredients
Fresh Tulasi leaves: 2-3 fistfuls
Honey: To taste
Water: As required
Preparation
Wash the leaves thoroughly.
Make a paste with a little water if required, using a mixer
or mortar-pestle.
Place this paste in a clean muslin/cotton cloth and gently
press out its juice.
The juice should be freshly prepared and used.
Store this juice only up to 5-6 hours.
Uses
Tulasi juice is very useful in managing upper respiratory
tract problems including common cold, cough, and bronchitis
in children. Give with equal proportion of honey for
taste, added effect and benefit. For children above 2 years
you can add a little ginger juice and turmeric powder to this
mixture.
Dosage
6 months-1 year: 10-15 drops
1-3 years: ¼ teaspoon
3-6 years: ½ teaspoon
6-12 years: ¾ teaspoon
12 years+: 1 teaspoon
Fresh Tulasi leaves and honey
It should be given 3-4 times a day for up to 3-4 days.
Caution
Do not give Tulasi juice for more than a week continuously.
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