I talked with pedi earlier about herbs for "boosting: toddler's immune system. Basically, he stated that we could try to see what works, as long as it isn't tintcures or anything that's a sedative. Looking for extra protection against colds & flu. Any suggestions?
2006-10-30 13:20:37 · 7 answers · asked by momek05 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Go on the Nutrition Express website and type in herbs for children or get the 800 number and order their catalog. They have it all in there and a lot of infor too. good luck.
2006-10-30 13:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't go wrong with an infusion made from nettles (Urtica sp.) and raspberry leaf. It is a nourishing tonic and good for the whole family. I give it to my kids with honey. They like it either cold or hot. To make the infusion, we put a handful of cut/dried nettles and a handful of cut/dried raspberry leaf into a quart (or liter) jar, pour boiling water over it, cover, and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate and it will keep for 2 days. We use 8 oz (250 ml) servings for adults and scale that down for children based on age and size (something like half that for a 50 lb child; and 1/4 that for a 25 lb child). If the kids do get sick, you can always add red clover (great for sore throats) and mint to the mix.
If you want to look at a book which deals specifically with the use of herbs for children, I can recommend "An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants by Mary Bove, N.D.
2006-10-30 22:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by wq.alpha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ecineacia>i didn,t spell this right but it shortens symptoms,also tea made from Fever few herb is good.Keep up on vitamin C intake our bodies use this up so fast!You can find the kind with "rosehips"which is natural to from a flower lots of water,wash hands often,getting santitsry wipes are good to have and use,,you pick up germs every where..good health/luck to you & yours
2006-10-30 21:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a great product called "Juice Plus". It is a regimine of kid flavored vitamins that look like gummy bears.
The entire Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes uses them.
I give them to our 4, 7, and 10 year old girls.
2006-10-30 21:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by NJ Lawyer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
type in Dr.Hulda Clark and youll find her on the net. she really is incredibly awesome. good luck.
2006-10-30 21:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by betty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink alot of orange and lime juice
2006-10-30 22:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by angel in hiding 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same thing you would take yourself, except in a lesser amount.
2006-10-30 22:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by leslie b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋