Carrots, a common food, also possess medicinal properties. They are known to treat diarrhea, reduce intestinal motility, absorb mucus and bacterial toxins. Moreover, consuming carrots helps replenish lost fluids.
For diarrhea relief, the following recipe can be prepared using carrots:
Take 50g of dried carrot powder or 500g of fresh carrots. Add them to 5 cups (250ml each) of water and simmer on low heat for half an hour until the carrots become soft. Then strain the mixture and give it to the child.
For breastfed infants experiencing diarrhea but over 1 year old, feed them 100-150ml/kg/day of carrot soup divided into 6 meals. If they are receiving fluid replacement therapy or ORS, adjust the amount of carrot soup accordingly. In the following days, gradually decrease the carrot soup and introduce breast milk or cow's milk, typically treating for 4 days as follows: Day 1 - 100% carrot soup, Day 2 - 80% carrot soup and 20% milk, Day 3 - 60% carrot soup and 40% milk, Day 4 - 40% carrot soup and 60% milk.
For infants under 1 year old, carrot broth made from dried or fresh carrots is primarily used, as their digestive systems are not ready for solid foods. However, for infants older than 9 months, a small amount of carrot pulp can be added if finely mashed.
For breastfed infants experiencing diarrhea but over 1 year old, feed them 100-150ml/kg/day of carrot soup divided into 6 meals. If they are receiving fluid replacement therapy or ORS, adjust the amount of carrot soup accordingly. In the following days, gradually decrease the carrot soup and introduce breast milk or cow's milk, typically treating for 4 days as follows: Day 1 - 100% carrot soup, Day 2 - 80% carrot soup and 20% milk, Day 3 - 60% carrot soup and 40% milk, Day 4 - 40% carrot soup and 60% milk.
For infants under 1 year old, carrot broth made from dried or fresh carrots is primarily used, as their digestive systems are not ready for solid foods. However, for infants older than 9 months, a small amount of carrot pulp can be added if finely mashed.