Can I give my child gilloy, tulsi, and papaya juice for cold and cough? - #47997

✅ Tulsi – YES (safe in small quantity)

Tulsi tea / tulsi drops in warm water are fine.

⚠️ Giloy – Avoid

Giloy is potent and can trigger loose motions / excess immunity stimulation in some children.

Better to use milder pediatric medicines.

❌ Papaya juice – NOT recommended in fever/cold

Papaya is heavy and can worsen mucus, bloating, loose stool.

Avoid especially during fever.

🌿 SAFE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT (4-year child)

✅ 1) Sitopaladi Churna (best for cough/cold)

Dose: ¼ tsp (pinch) BD–TDS How: with honey (only if child >1 yr) OR warm water Duration: 5–7 days

✅ 2) Talisadi Churna (for cough + mucus)

If cough is more: Dose: ¼ tsp BD with honey / warm water

✅ 3) For fever + viral support (safe & gentle)

✅ Tulsi + ginger water

4–5 tulsi leaves + tiny ginger

boil in water, give 2–3 tsp every 3–4 hrs

✅ Warm water sips ✅ Rest + light diet

🏡 Home Remedies (Safe)

✅ Steam inhalation

plain steam 3–5 minutes, once/twice daily (under supervision)

✅ Warm ajwain potli

warm ajwain tied in cloth

gentle chest/back fomentation

✅ Ghee on chest

small amount warm ghee massage on chest/back at night

🍲 Diet advice during fever/cold

✅ Give:

Moong dal soup

Rice kanji

Warm vegetable soup

Warm water

❌ Avoid:

Curd, ice cream

Cold milk

Fried food

Banana

Packaged juices

Yes but with caution in a four year old child the body is delicate and immunity is still developing Giloy can be given only in very small quantity, and preferably decoction diluted well with warm water ,about one to two teaspoons once daily… Tulsi is helpful but should be given one or two teaspoons two times a day is enough… Papaya juice should be avoided during cold cough and fever as it can be heavy and cooling for a child and may increase mucus… Since the fever is moderate and symptoms are less than one week focus should be on warmth light food and rest… Warm water sips,lukewarm soups,soft foods and keeping the chest and feet warm are very important… Do not combine many remedies together at the same time give only one or two supports… If fever persists beyond two days increases or the child becomes dull breathless or refuses food medical evaluation is necessary… Over the counter medicines should not be mixed closely with herbal remedies without spacing time…

Hello I get why you’re worried. When a 4-year-old comes down with a cold, cough, and fever, it’s tough on everyone. Let’s look at this from an Ayurvedic (Kaumarbhritya) angle and sort out what’s safe and helpful.

First off, your child’s symptoms show a Vata–Kapha imbalance (that’s the cold, cough, and mucus), plus fever from an infection.

At this age, kids have delicate digestion and immunity, so you need to be careful about which medicines you use and how much.

Here’s what you really need to know:

Don’t give papaya juice. It’s hard to digest, heats the body, and can make fever or diarrhea worse.

Skip raw Giloy (Guduchi) juice. It’s too strong for a young child and can cause nausea or vomiting.

Tulsi is only safe if you use it lightly—like in diluted water, not as strong juice.

So, what actually works and is safe?

Tulsi Water: Boil 2–3 fresh tulsi leaves in a cup of water. Cool it down till it’s just warm. Give 2–3 teaspoons twice a day.

Honey + Ginger (only if there’s no high fever): Mix half a teaspoon of honey with a drop or two of ginger juice. Give this once at night. But don’t use honey if the fever is high.

Turmeric Milk: If your child handles milk well, warm up half a cup and add a pinch of turmeric at bedtime.

Steam Inhalation: Just plain steam, no oils. Do it for 2–3 minutes under your watch. It really helps clear stuffy noses and coughs.

For food, stick to:

Warm rice gruel (kanji) Moong dal soup Warm water sips Soft, easy-to-digest meals

Stay away from:

Cold milk or ice cream Packaged juices Bakery and fried snacks Bananas (if coughing)

Now, if the fever goes over 101°F and sticks around for more than two days, or if your child gets really tired, won’t eat, or starts having trouble breathing—see a pediatrician right away. Ayurveda can help, but you should always keep an eye on your child’s fever and energy.

Quick summary:

No papaya juice. No raw Giloy juice. Tulsi is okay, but only as diluted water. For a 4-year-old, gentle remedies, lots of rest, and a light diet really do the trick. Don’t try strong herbal juices unless an Ayurvedic pediatrician says it’s safe.

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

1.Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia): - Traditionally used for fever and immunity. - In children, it is sometimes given in very small, supervised doses.

2.Tulsi (Holy Basil): - Mild, safe herb often used for cough/cold. - Tulsi tea or diluted extract is generally considered safe in small amounts for children.

3.Papaya juice: - Not typically recommended for fever/cold in children. - Raw papaya can sometimes irritate the stomach.

✅ Safer Alternatives for a 4‑Year‑Old - Warm water with honey and a pinch of turmeric (only if child is above 1 year). - Ajwain steam inhalation (vapors, not ingestion). - Light diet: khichdi, dal water, rice water, and plenty of fluids. - Rest and hydration: most important for recovery.

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Care - If fever persists beyond 3 days. - If temperature rises above 102°F. - If child shows breathing difficulty, lethargy, or poor intake of fluids.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

Hi Don’t give papaya juice for 4 years child.

Kindly prefer the medicine advised below

1) Sitopaladi Churna - ¼ tsp With honey - twice a day after food.

2) Amritarisht + Drakshasava (Mix & Dilute) - 3 to 5 ml + 5 ml water twice a day after food

3) Bal Chaturbhadra Syrup - 2.5 ml twice a day after food with water after fever and cough and cold. For 1 month to improve digestion, immunity, recovery of body.

Yes surely it will work

BUT like you mentioned the temperature is going upto 102 please keep monitoring. Keep a watch on the head region. If that temperature goes above 104 he may get febrile seizures so keep a watch.

Safe and Ayurvedic formulation for fever.

Syp. Malbet 10 ml twice a day.