Homoeopathy for children

Homeopathy for children & adolescents

Homoeopathic medicines are known to be useful for a number of conditions related to children & adolescents and the treatment is without any side effects. The medicines are palatable and acceptability and compliance to treatment is good.

There are a number of complaints for which homoeopathy can be the first line of choice. The medicines can be initiated at the prodromal stage, before the
complaints aggravate and become a cause of concern.

Homoeopathic medicines are used to

• Promote healthy teething in infants & young children. 
• Treat common ailments such as respiratory infections, diarrhoea, etc. associated with teething.
• Treat recurrent respiratory, gastro-intestinal or skin infections occuring during early childhood.
• Promote health and reduce the frequency of infections.
• Manage learning disability and other behavioural problems like Autism, Attention deficit disorders, etc.

The physicians can identify deviant behaviours and sub-clinical conditions, and remedial measures can be undertaken early, especially during the adolescent years. Homoeopathy, therefore, is useful for a number of conditions in children from teething times to teenage years.

Strengths of Homeopathy in child care

• Highly beneficial for many diseases related to children
• Treatment with homoeopathic medicines is safe, effective and based upon use of natural substances. With the use of single simple substance in micro-doses, medicines are not associated with any toxicological effect and can be safely used
• There are no invasive methods and medicines are highly palatable, thereby enhancing treatment compliance.
• Simple method of administration
• Lack of diagnosis is not a hindrance for initiating treatment with homoeopathic medicines.
• No drug resistance, no drug dependency and no known side effects
• Treatment is cost effective
• Medicines, instead of having a direct action on the micro-organisms, act on the human system (self-protective) to fight disease process.
• Individualized approach for treatment which is the mainstay in Homoeopathy is in consonance with increasing need for customized treatment, being realized in the modern era.
• Homoeopathic remedies are non-addictive and once relief occurs, the patient can easily stop taking them.

General instructions for taking Homeopathic medicines

Note: Keeping in view the multiplicity of causative factors, it is advised to consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor for taking the treatment.

• Medicine should be taken after cleaning the mouth & preferably on empty stomach
• Strong smelling substances like onion, garlic etc. should not be taken within half an hour before and after taking the medicine
• The medicine should not be taken if the white globules turn yellow, or if the sediments appear in the liquid form of medicine
• Homoeopathic medicines act better in patients who are not addicted to tobacco products. It is, therefore, advisable not to use cigarette, biddi, paan masala, alcohol, narcotics, etc.
• Keep the medicines:
  • Away from strong smelling substances like camphor, menthol etc.
  • Away from direct exposure to sunlight; in a cool and dry place
  • Away from the reach of children

 Homeopathy and wellness guidelines

To access the Orientation Guidelines for Community Health Officers (CHOs) (under Homoeopathy Stream), click here.

To access citizen centric communication materials on Homeopathy for treatment of common ailments, click here

Source : Ministry of AYUSH