Are there serious consequences of applying garlic to the soles of children's feet?

It is normal for babies to cough in their daily lives, but since many babies are spoiled by their parents, this will make parents very anxious, and thus they will look for some so-called folk remedies to treat their babies, such as applying garlic to the soles of their feet. Some folk remedies will affect the baby's physical health and make the baby's condition worse. So are the consequences of applying garlic to the soles of children's feet serious?

First, are there serious consequences for children applying garlic to the soles of their feet? Regarding this question, relevant people said that it is okay under certain circumstances. However, parents must control themselves and not act casually, because this will have a great impact on the baby's growth.

Second, according to the "Compendium of Materia Medica" , garlic has the effect of "opening the five internal organs, reaching all orifices, removing cold and dampness, avoiding evil, reducing swelling and pain, and dissolving lumps and meat." Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that garlic has many effects, such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergic, insecticidal, anti-tumor, enhancing human immune function, and reducing blood viscosity. As an external-use medicine, it can stimulate the skin, causing local redness, heat and even blistering of the skin. It can promote the transdermal absorption of traditional Chinese medicine and is a commonly used penetration enhancer in clinical Chinese medicine. However, if garlic is applied to acupuncture points for too long, it can easily cause skin blistering and affect daily walking activities. Wang Haitong said that in traditional Chinese medicine, there is a plaster made of garlic combined with other medicines that is applied to the back to prevent and treat certain respiratory diseases, but the effect is not long-term.

Third, Western medicine believes that coughing is not a disease , but a symptom that may occur in many diseases. A baby's cough is a defensive reflex action of the body to expel respiratory secretions or foreign objects. In other words, coughing is a protective physiological phenomenon for babies. But if the cough is too severe and affects diet, sleep and rest, then it loses its protective significance. Therefore, for cough, it is necessary to identify the cause and then treat it accordingly. Never assume that a cough is a cold or pneumonia and blindly treat it.

Are the consequences of applying garlic on the soles of children's feet serious? Generally speaking, yes, but the recommendation is based on the child's specific condition. You can use this method to treat the child first, but if the effect is not obvious, you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.