In the case of a child whose pancreas is unwell, the first food to favor will be fenugreek. However, fenugreek is often used incorrectly. It can be used in the form of a syrup, capsules, flour, in soup, or mixed with honey, or even as an herbal tea; the key is to familiarize the child with this food.
Indeed, fenugreek contains components that help reactivate the pancreas's cells; it is also a source of natural acids, polyphenols, and important amino acids.
Fenugreek was known to those who came before us, and we find it in the ancient books of our physicians, who used it extensively.
What the science says: for children, fenugreek (helba)
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context only — these studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
For children
In infants, the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri reduces crying from colic according to a meta-analysis (Pediatrics, 2018) (Acta Paediatr, 2024); in children, honey soothes nighttime coughing (after age one) (Cochrane, 2018), fiber and hydration treat constipation (J Pediatr, 2022), and omega-3s are being studied for hyperactivity (Neuropsychopharmacology, 2018). Precaution: never give honey before age one, no essential oils before age 3 (age 6 for peppermint), doses adjusted to weight; any fever in an infant under 3 months is an emergency.
Fenugreek (helba)
Fenugreek, long present in tradition, lowers blood sugar according to meta-analyses (Medicina, 2023) (Avicenna J Phytomed, 2025) and is among the galactagogues (lactation stimulants) assessed by a Cochrane review (Cochrane, 2020). Precaution: blood sugar-lowering — monitor glucose levels if on antidiabetic treatment; not recommended during pregnancy (effect on the uterus), permitted during breastfeeding in moderate doses.
