What is Mahahing? What are its properties?

Mahahing is an external medicine obtained from the underground stems and roots of the Ferula plant, which is in the same family as coriander. Mahahing is a small shrub. The height is about 2 meters. It looks yellowish-brown and has a pungent odor. It has underground tubers and large roots. It has been popularly used externally for a long time. Nowadays mothers use it to apply on the abdomen, thighs, palms and soles of their babies' feet. To relieve abdominal pain and bloating Mahahing medicine can be used for newborns and can be used whenever your child has abdominal pain or bloating. But the disadvantage of Mahahing is that it has a rather strong and not fragrant smell.

In the past people used the rubber from the roots or stems of the Mahahing plant as a food flavoring agent. It has many properties. Mahahing is mostly used to treat health conditions such as

- Apply externally to reduce pain and swelling.

- Relieve bloating, flatulence, and also relieve colic and distension.

-Apply to treat ringworm and relieve symptoms of insect, animal bites and stings.

-Pungent smell, used to smell to relieve cold symptoms. Cough relief Mahahing's essential oil has the effect of stimulating the bronchial tubes to contract. Can help expel phlegm.

-Treat indigestion

How to use Mahahing with small children

Generally, adults use a cotton pad moistened with Mahahing and apply it to the abdomen, palms, soles of feet, and head of young children. Classified as a medicine for external use. Newborns can also use it. Just applying it to the stomach will help relieve stomach pain and bloating, keeping young children from crying.

How to Apply Mahahing - Parents should apply Mahahing to their infants in the correct way. Apply to your child 2 - 3 times a day after bathing or every time your child has a stomach ache. If you have symptoms of bloating or distension, pour Mahahing on cotton or a clean cloth. Then apply Mahahing on the abdomen, around the navel, thighs, feet, palms and soles of the baby's feet. Once you have finished applying Mahahing on the stomach, turn the baby over and apply Mahahing on the back and on various pulse points. Next, use a diaper or clean cloth to wrap the baby's stomach area to keep the stomach warm. It will help Mahahi. The ingredients work better. When you do the above for a while, your baby will fart, helping to relax his stomach and not bother him at all.