Manzanilla

Aceite de Manzanilla: Home remedy for colicky babies New mommies often get advice on using Aceite de Manzanilla, a small bottle of green oil that seem to have “miraculous” healing effects on colic and ill babies. Is it truly effective, or is it one of those old-wives’-tale passed on by our elders? If you’re a new mommy, then you most probably have been given an (often unsolicited) advice to have Aceite de Manzanilla for baby. According to Moms, Grandmas, aunts, and elder neighbors, this “miracle” manzanilla oil in a small bottle would come in handy when your baby gets colicky or inexplicably cranky come nighttime. But you must wonder: is it really effective? Is it even safe to use with your precious little one? Millennial moms hardly have any idea what it truly is, hence the doubt and fear that it will cause more harm than good. “My mother-in-law handed me two bottles—Aceite Alcanforado and Aceite de Manzanilla oil—and told me these two are a must-have for her newborn grandchild,” shares new mommy, Stella. These are two names she has never heard before. Still, she took the bottles and read the labels. There she saw that manzanilla oil is actually a blend of chamomile and citronella oils, which are essential oils that do work miracles on illnesses. Aceite Alcanforado is for cold relief, and Aceite de Manzanilla oil is for stomach pain and digestive problems, and also has a calming effect on colicky babies. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla o Chamaemelum nobile) German chamomile and Roman chamomile are two essential oils that have calming and soothing effects on babies and children who are having a hard time sleeping. Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the chamomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. Chamomile is an ancient medicinal herb that contains medicinal properties with natural calming and soothing effects, which can be effective for irritable, angry, very young children; while German chamomile is effective in curing inflammation and skin irritation on adults. Chamomile has often been used for insomnia in both children and adults. According to a medical article called Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits & Uses, written by nutrition counselor at certified health coach, Christine Ruggeri, chamomile, combined with lavender, becomes more effective for colic in babies. Is Aceite de Manzanilla oil effective? Aceite de Manzanilla and its “healing powers” is not a myth. It is the most natural essential oil that is effective and safe for babies and children. Some important facts about this oil: When used as topical oil that is massaged and rubbed gently on the skin (about 2 to 4 drops, particularly the back and the baby’s tummy), chamomile has calming and soothing effects that relieve stomach pain, gas, and other digestive problems, including some skin conditions and inflammation. A study published in 2013 titled Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, explains that chamomile and citronella oils in manzanilla can also help in anxiety and depression. According to the study, these essential oils can calm the nerves and lower anxiety levels, even in babies. When applied on the skin, the baby can inhale and smell the oil, and the brain directly receives the signals, and there is immediate emotional trigger to calm down. Chamomile in manzanilla oil contains antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, that can effectively flush out phlegm and decongest the chest and airway. Chamomile in manzanilla oil can also calm crying and cranky babies, especially if the cause for crying is stomach pain. It also helps lower high-grade fever. For a good night’s sleep, you only need to apply 2 drops of manzanilla onto the baby’s temple. For older children and adults, you can gently rub up to 4 drops on the temple for a cooling effect, immediate relaxation and help in staying asleep. Warning: For babies with G6PD, doctors advice against using any mentholated oil or product, and this includes manzanilla. Consult your doctor first before using anything on your baby with G6PD. SOURCES: MayoClinic, MedineHealth, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2013), Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits & Uses by Christine Ruggeri, CHHC https://www.google.com/amp/s/ph.theasianparent.com/manzanilla-oil-for-baby/amp

Ang binanggit po dun sa post is bawal ang oil before maligo kasi nga hindi sya natatanggal ng tubig pag naligo. Which traps the germs na dapat sana nalinis na. Ang oil po kasi dapat talaga after maligo nilalagay. Pag malinis na ang bata, para malock in ang moisture the from warm bath and block out cold air since na open ang pores. Hence, less chance for pneumonia.. As for manzanilla naman, hindi rin naman talaga nilalagay sa likod un. Hehe. Tyan or talampakan lang talaga. Antiflatulent po kasi un. Walang itatalab sa likod un. Sinong engk engk ang naglalagay sa likod. 😅 and thinl layer lang ang paglagay nun kasi mainit parin para sa baby.. Now, lahat ya kanya kanyang diskarte nalang ng mommy.. marami paring gumagamit nyan kasi tiwala naman sa product and sa sarili sa pag apply. Preferential difference nalang.. 😄

2 na kids ko 5 and 6 since newborn sila gumamait na kami ng manzanilla at baby oil everyday after nila maligo at manzanilla everynight before bedtime nilalagay sa tyan nila at talampakan hanggang ngayon gnyan kasama na sa routine namin at wala nmn sinabi si pedia namin na bawal at masamang effect yun...at healthy nmn so far ang mga kids ko hnd sila sakitin hnd rin sila ubuhin or sipunin😁

nakita ko nga din mamsh..pero sakin after batb ko nilalagyan ko ng oil sa ulo at manzanilla sa tyan..problema nga lang ramdam ko lagi mainit si LO..baka nga din naiinitan sya kaya maligalig

Ako for kabag lang ginagamit ung acete. Nung nb pa ung baby namin, warming oil naman pinapahid namin sa likod para di malamigan. Both sa panganay and bunso ganun

Mga mommies para sa akin hindi totoo yan kasi tatlo na anak ko pero ganyan ginagawa ko at kahit kami nung sanggol pa lang may baby oil at manzanilla na

Kaya nga sis eh yun bilin ng mga matatanda lagyan ng manzanilla saka mga sanggol plang tayo yan na nilalagay satin sabi din pedia ko wag lalagyan

Thank you po sa mga replies niu.atleast kahit pano nawala worries ko..God bless you all😊

same here momsh, hindi mo na tuloy alam kung anong susundin mo.

True yun momsh sinearch ko nakaka takot nga ehhh