Question
Is it effective to wrap a newborn with an umbilical cord care band for an umbilical hernia?
Answer
An umbilical hernia occurs when the umbilicus slips out of place. The effectiveness of using a umbilical cord care band to wrap the area varies from person to person. Traditionally, various folk remedies have been tried for treatment, including the use of fennel seeds, white allium powder, hawthorn meat, fennel seed balls, scallion whites with salted mud, and wu yao (prickly ash) and salt that is heated and applied. However, precautions must be taken regarding the temperature to prevent burns to the patient.