Efficacy of herbal tea preparation in infantile colic.
We evaluated the effect of an herbal tea preparation on infantile colic in a prospective double-blind study. The use of tea eliminated the colic in 19 (57%) of 33 infants, whereas placebo was helpful in only 9 (26%) of 35 (p < 0.01). The mean colic score was significantly improved in tea-treated infants. No significant differences were noted between groups regarding number of night wakings.
Weizman
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Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Soroka Medical Center of Kupat-Holim, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Alkrinawi
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Goldfarb
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Bitran
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D001628:Beverages; D003085:Colic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011446:Prospective Studies