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Can I give Triphala powder to my 8-year-old son for constipation and how much should I give?
General Medicine
Consultation #55670
99 days ago
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Can I give Triphala powder to my 8-year-old son for constipation and how much should I give? - #55670

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Mai apne 8 saal k baite ko constipation kliye triphala churan de skti hun kya...or kitna daina chahiye

How long has your son been experiencing constipation?:

- More than 6 months

How often does he have bowel movements?:

- Every other day

How would you describe the consistency of his stools?:

- Formed but hard

Has he experienced any other symptoms along with constipation?:

- No other symptoms

What is his typical diet like?:

- Not sure

How much water does he drink daily?:

- 2-5 glasses

Has he tried any other treatments for constipation before?:

- No, this is the first time seeking help

Doctors' responses

Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
98 days ago
5

Haan, 8 साल के बच्चे में constipation के लिए Triphala Churna दिया जा सकता है, लेकिन कम मात्रा से शुरू करें। Dose 1/4 tsp (लगभग 1 gm) रात को गुनगुने पानी या शहद के साथ जरूरत हो तो 3–5 दिन बाद 1/2 tsp तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है


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Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
99 days ago
4.99

बच्चों में लंबे समय से रहने वाली कब्ज को आयुर्वेद में मुख्यतः वात दोष बढ़ने से माना जाता है। आपके बेटे को 6 महीने से कब्ज है और मल सख्त आता है, इसलिए पाचन और आंतों को धीरे-धीरे संतुलित करना जरूरी है। त्रिफला चूर्ण कैसे दें मात्रा: ¼ चम्मच समय: रात को सोने से 30 मिनट पहले कैसे दें: गुनगुने पानी के साथ 2–3 सप्ताह नियमित दें कब्ज ठीक होने पर धीरे-धीरे बंद करें लगातार बहुत लंबे समय तक नही दें घरेलू उपाय रात में 1 छोटा चम्मच गाय का घी गुनगुने दूध में सुबह खाली पेट गुनगुना पानी पपीता, भीगी किशमिश, अमरूद, दलिया और हरी सब्जियाँ लाभकारी मैदा, चिप्स, बिस्किट, कोल्ड ड्रिंक और ज्यादा चॉकलेट कम करें पानी और दिनचर्या 8 साल के बच्चे को दिनभर में पर्याप्त पानी देना बहुत जरूरी है। कम पानी और बाहर का खाना कब्ज को बढ़ाते हैं।


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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
98 days ago
5

Yes, Triphala can be given to an 8-year-old, but in a mild, carefully controlled dose. Safe way to start: Triphala churna: ¼ teaspoon at bedtime Mix with lukewarm water or honey (if no cold/cough issue) Give only 3–4 times per week initially, not daily Also important (this matters more than medicine): Increase water intake (at least 6–8 glasses/day) Add fruits like papaya, pear, banana More fibre in diet (vegetables, dal, whole grains) Encourage regular toilet timing after breakfast Avoid: Daily strong laxatives Overdependence on medicine without diet correction If constipation continues beyond 2–3 weeks or becomes painful, a pediatric check is advised. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
98 days ago
5

हाँ, 8 साल के बच्चे को त्रिफला चूर्ण दिया जा सकता है, लेकिन इसे देने का एक खास तरीका और बेहद सीमित मात्रा होती है। चूँकि बच्चे की समस्या पुरानी (क्रोनिक) है, इसलिए आपको कुछ ज़रूरी बातों का ध्यान रखना होगा। ​बच्चे के लिए त्रिफला चूर्ण की सही मात्रा (Dosage) ​त्रिफला एक सुरक्षित और पेट साफ करने वाली आयुर्वेदिक औषधि है, लेकिन बच्चों को इसे बड़ों जितनी मात्रा में नहीं दिया जाता: ​-सही मात्रा: 1/4 छोटा चम्मच (यानी सिर्फ एक या दो चुटकी) चूर्ण से शुरुआत करें। 8 साल के बच्चे के लिए आधा चम्मच से ज़्यादा कभी न दें। -​देने का तरीका: रात को सोने से पहले, हल्के गुनगुने पानी के साथ या आधा कप गुनगुने दूध के साथ दें। ​-अवधि (Duration): इसे लगातार महीनों तक न दें। केवल 3 से 5 दिन देकर देखें कि क्या पेट साफ हो रहा है। बच्चों के लिए त्रिफला से बेहतर और आसान आयुर्वेदिक विकल्प चूँकि आपका बच्चा छोटा है, आयुर्वेद में बच्चों के सूखे और कड़े मल को ठीक करने के लिए त्रिफला चूर्ण से भी बेहतर, स्वादिष्ट और सौम्य (gentle) विकल्प बताए गए हैं: -मुनक्का का पानी (सबसे सुरक्षित और असरदार): रात को 4-5 मुनक्का (बड़ी दाख) को धोकर आधे कप पानी में भिगो दें। सुबह इन मुनक्का को उसी पानी में अच्छे से मैश (मसल) लें, छान लें और यह पानी बच्चे को पिलाएं। यह आंतों में सूखापन खत्म करता है। -दूध और गाय का घी: रात को सोते समय एक गिलास गुनगुने दूध में आधा छोटा चम्मच शुद्ध गाय का घी मिलाकर बच्चे को पिलाएं। यह कड़े मल को प्राकृतिक रूप से मुलायम बनाता है। -अविपत्ति कर चूर्ण या ईसबगोल: अगर आप कोई चूर्ण देना ही चाहती हैं, तो त्रिफला के बजाय ईसबगोल की भूसी (Husk) आधा चम्मच गुनगुने दूध के साथ देना बच्चों के लिए अधिक आसान और सुरक्षित रहता है।


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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
97 days ago
5

Hello, Yes, 8 saal ke bacche ko constipation ke liye mild dose me triphala diya ja sakta hai, leki bachchon me bahut zyada dose nahi deni chahiye Triphala churna Suggested dose for 8 year old -start with only 1/4 tsp (about 1 gm) at bedtime -lukewarm water ya halka honey ke saath de sakte hain Agar stool bahut hard ho aur relief kam ho toh -maximum 1/2 tsp tak diya ja sakta hai Usually -5-7 days observe karein -long term daily use avoid karein More Important than medicine-> diet and water Constipation in children often improves with -more water -fruits -physical activity -regular toilet habits Your child drinks only 2-5 glasses water, which may be low Helpful foods -papaya -soaked raisins -pear -warm milk with little ghee at night -homemade food -vegetables Avoid strcitly -junk food -chips/biscuits excess -cold drinks -excessive chocolate Gentle alternative some times simple remedy works well -1 tsp ghee in warm milk at bedtime very gentle and safe for many children For children, the goal is -soft regular stool -healthy bowel habit not strong laxatives Small dose triphala can help temporarily, but hydration, fiber, play/acitivty and regular toilet routine are the real long term solution Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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