Guidelines for The Use of Herbal Medicines in Family Health Care

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES IN FAMILY HEALTH CARE

Ingredients

Turmeric 2 fingers

Whole plant of Phyllanthus niruri ¼ handful

Leaves of Indian pennywort ½ handful

Water 3 glasses

Palm sugar or honey sufficient amount

Preparation

Clean all ingredients thoroughly, boil with low heat until
half volume of decoction remains. Cool and drink with
palm sugar or honey.

Direction for us

Infant: 1 tablespoon, 4 times a day.

Child 1- 5 years: 1 tablespoon, 4 times a day.

Child > 5 years: 1 tablespoon, 6 times a day.

3 RECIPE III

MENIRAN

Phyllanthus niruri Linn.

PRECAUTIONS

1. INFANTS 9 TO 11 MONTHS SHOULD BE GIVEN MEASLES IMMUNIZATION.

2. KEEP THE SICK CHILD, HOUSE AND THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN. DO NOT SHOWER THE CHILD,

BUT RUB HIM/HER WITH WET WARM TOWEL.

3. GIVE NUTRITIOUS AND SOFT FOOD, CONTINUE BREAST FEEDING IN INFANTS.

4. SEPARATE THE HEALTHY CHILD FROM MEASLES PATIENTS.

5. REFER CHILD WITH MEASLES AND HEAVY COUGH TO A HEALTH CENTRE OR HOSPITAL.

Ingredients