The usage of the most frequently preferred herbal products in Turkey in nursing mothers, newborns, infants and children

Today, mothers visit the pharmacies with several complaints for themselves and their children. Although these complaints may seem simple at first glance, they are of importance due to their frequency among people. In this area herbal medications as well as chemical agents are used in the treatment. The problem mentioned most frequently by mothers is hypogalactia according to surveys taken for this study. Therefore, there are several of herbal medicines or medicinal teas are used for their galactagogue effect in pharmacies. The problems encountered in children include lack of appetite, colds, colic, insomnia and weakness of the immune system. Therefore, herbal remedies and medicinal teas are recommended in pharmacies as dietary supplement, immune system strengtheners, anti-colds and gas. The preparations for external use are herbally included in the composition of anti-rash creams or lotions, foam shampoos, hair and body shampoos, baby oil and lotions, and bath oils.