Garlic Can Cure Kids, Needs More Study
Published: February 20, 2007
Treating ailments with garlic is generally safe, but parents and medical professionals should know more about its specific effects before using it on children, according to a review by the University of Alberta.
And parents and health professionals should avoid using garlic on the skin, according to a news release from researchers.
The data review revealed that garlic tablets did appear to aid upper respiratory infections. Garlic applied briefly to warts also proved effective, removing the warts in all the test cases in three to nine weeks.
A mix of garlic and other herbs was effective at treating ear-infection pain, but it was not clear if the garlic was the active ingredient, researchers said.
“Data are insufficient to recommend precise dosages when treating children,” said Dr. Sunita Vohra, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Despite its longtime use in many cultures, further research will help answer questions surrounding garlic’s use in children, Vohra noted.
The news release said that three pediatric studies reported second-degree burns when raw, crushed garlic was directly applied to children’s skin. Vohra cautioned parents against using garlic in that way.
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