I think it is a nightmare for every parents whenever their children down with flu. Not only the child can’t sleep tight at night, it affects us too. And it really frustrating seeing them struggling for breath when their nose block. Sometimes, we do not know what to do except cuddling them closer and rubs some Eucalyptus oil on them hoping it make them feel comfortable and better.

Then this morning, as I was chatting with a colleague, one book laying on her table attracted my attention – “Petua Dan Perubatan Traditional Melayu“. I picked it up and browse through. The contents are quite interesting and I can’t help from reading it up to the end. And according to the writer, which was written by Muhammad Sani Harun, we can use turmeric (kunyit) on baby to prevent the flu getting worst.

And know what? I totally forgotten about this until I read this book. My aunt used to do this to my children whenever they down with flu..and yes, true enough, their flu didn’t get worst. Terrible or not you say me? Such an important information also forgets :(

Ok, back to the book. How to apply it? Well, according to the writer, take a piece of turmeric, cut it into two (horizontal), rub it on your child nose. Do this a few times or until the flu dry. You will notice that your child will be able to breath easier.

But then again, I didn’t expect you all to believe me. For those mommies who feels like to try this method out, I hope it works for you too. I hope this information will somehow help those mommies who are looking for other option to tackle the flu ;)

And for those who do not know what is turmeric (kunyit), this is how it looks like.

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