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Gastritis

What you need to know:

This inflammation of the lining of the stomach often causes indigestion, and can be soothed by much of the advice given under that category.

The most useful Herbs:

The following herbs can also help. For teenager, put 1 tspn into a cup of boiling water, leave for 10 mins, strain and drink lukewarm. For younger children reduce the strength accordingly.
Also, Liquorice - 2.5cm of root dunked into a cup of boiling water - can also bring relief.

pasteurised honey is also a great soother - particularly the New Zealand variety, Manuka, now available in most good supermarkets, pharmacies and health food stores. Spread it on your bread, or mix it with boiling water and a squirt of lemon. It’s a great cure for sore throats, too.

Homoeopathy

The homoeopathic remedies Bismuth, Nux vomica and Capsicum could also help. So could Reflexology or Aromatherapy with the properly diluted essential oils Roman chamomile, lavender and melissa.

Dietary changes that may be beneficial:

Eating regularly and often - five small meals a day instead of three big ones - would also be beneficial, and it’s important to remember that if your child or teenager is taking conventional over-the-counter medicines containing Magnesium, he or she is at risk of developing diarrhoea; and if your chosen remedy is based on aluminium, they might become constipated.

Other useful advice:

Gastritis is frequently caused by aspirin and the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief. Alternative natural remedies which are equally effective anti-inflammatories include:
But don't give herbs or supplements without consulting the child's specialist first.
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