Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Among the things you use for treatment, the best means of cure is what you do by cupping and using Indian aloeswood, and do not cause pain to your children by putting your finger in their throats.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الطب والرقي والعين والعدوى والتشاؤم والفال) / 7648
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح علي شرط الشيخين ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 12045 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 12068»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … If the uvula of a child descends into the throat, it should not be brought back to its place by poking with a finger, because this causes much pain. It should be treated with some medicine instead.