 |
CHILDREN'S HERBAL REMEDIES
We must be careful when giving herbal
treatments to children. Some herbs are very powerful and are not
suitable. All the following can be used safely. However, do not give
babies under 6 months any medication or remedy, without professional
advice.
Children may not like the taste of some remedies, so add a
little honey or apple juice.
If a child has a fever approaching 39C (102F) or if your child has any
unusual symptoms, you need to seek medical
attention. If you are not sure, always err on the side of caution and seek advice.
|
 |
| |
FOR HEADACHES, EARACHE & POOR SLEEP
Try massaging a little lavender essential oil, into the temples or onto
the chest. For mild earache, add a few drops of lavender oil to cotton
wool and place in the ear.
We offer wheat and lavender soft toys which heat up in the
microwave. These are a great means for soothing children and
helping them to fall asleep.
|
|
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender is one of the most useful oils. It is antiseptic, it relieves
skin inflammation and is good for burns and scalds or insect bites. To bring relief to headache, neck and shoulder tension, massage a few drops into
the temples or the back of the neck. A few drops on a pillow will help sleep. If you have only one oil, this is
the one to have. Lavendula angustifolia 10ml
|
|
Wheat & Lavender Teddies
How better to keep warm or fall asleep, than with the wonderful summer
smell of lavender flowers? Soothe away those aches and pains and tummy ache. Simply
remove the sachet within and heat in the microwave and they will
keep warm most of the night. Lavender is a relaxing herb which allows
for easy sleep and so is great for kids and adults alike. Much safer
than a hot water bottle, as they cannot burn or scald.
Click here
|
|
FOR COLDS AND CONGESTION
Remedies of elderflower, echinacea, cinnamon and thyme can be taken
as teas or drinks, with a little added sugar or apple juice. Rosehip and
blackcurrant juice are rich in vitamin C and will help resistance.
Naturally sweet liquorice tea will soothe a sore throat.
|
|
Clipper Sweet Liquorice
This wonderful smelling sweet tea is a great tonic and is also anti-inflammatory, perfect for anyone. It may help to relieve stiffness and pain in muscles and joints. May also be used for sore throat, cough and mouth ulcers.
|
|
Twinings Echinacea &
Raspberry
Echinacea root blended with
the contrasting sweetness of raspberry. This is a good tea to drink when
you have cold or flu symptoms, or to give you more resistance to ward
them off. Give children a weaker tea.
40g - 20 tea bags
|
|
|
NAUSEA
The best one for this is gentle camomile tea. We offer both regular and
organic camomile teas. If car sickness is a problem, try giving the child a ginger biscuit before leaving. Avoid all close concentration within the vehicule, such as reading, games consoles and watching films. Try to focus attention on far off objects outside the car - animals in the field, mountains, for example.
Twinings Pure Camomile 
A delicately aromatic infusion with relaxing properties. Camomile
flowers give this infusion its uniquely subtle taste. A sunny golden
colour, perfect for drinking when you want to wind down at the end of
the day.
30g - 20 tea bags
|
|
Twinings Organic Camomile
A delicately aromatic infusion with
relaxing properties. A sunny golden colour, perfect for drinking to calm down at the end of the day. Organic Egyptian Camomile.
30g - 20 tea bags
|
|
DIARRHOEA
Raspberry leaf is a good and gentle remedy for childrens diarrhoea.
It can be taken as weak tea or as a cooled (but not too cold)
drink.
|
|
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Traditionally, Raspberry Leaf is used to aid childbirth, relaxing the
cervix and toning the muscles. Can be taken as a daily infusion during
the last three months of pregnancy, freely during labour to ease
contractions.. DO NOT take during the first
three months of pregnancy, and always ask your doctor's advice first.
It has a strong astringent action - tea makes a
gentle and effective remedy for diarrhoea in children. Can also be used
as a gargle for sore throat. Raspberry leaf may help heavy menstrual
bleeding and is sometimes used to relieve PMT and period pains.
100g
|
|
<
|
CONSTIPATION
Linseed, or flax seed at it is otherwise known, can be used by
children and adults alike for constipation. At the same time, avoid
cheese, eggs and white rice and drink plenty of water.
Linseed
 Linseed is taken as a food and has the added advantage of being a rich
source of protein and omega 3 oils.
Soak 1 tablespoon of seeds in at least 5 times its volume of warm water.
Leave for a few hours, then swallow, with additional water. Water
must be taken in considerable amounts as the seeds soak up large
quantities. Children may take smaller amounts. It is best to lightly
crack the seed first, applying pressure with a rolling pin, for example.
|
|
WORMS
If your child has worms, you will see what resembles thin white
threads when they visit the toilet. They may also have an itchy backside
at night time, which it when the worms lay the eggs at the entrance of
the anus. You can buy tablets from the chemist, but there are more
natural ways to banish them.
Pumpkin seeds may be chewed or chopped and added to cereal. Garlic is
useful but is best taken as capsules for children. Thyme can be added to
food or taken as a tea. It would probably be best to treat all the
family at the same time as reinfection may occur. Everyone should
constantly wash their hands, sheets should be washed and toilets cleaned
frequently.
|
|
Garlic
Garlic is known to have the ability to reduce high blood pressure
and cholesterol. Has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Good for worms.
* Free from added sugar, starch, gluten and yeast.
60 capsules
|
|
Pumpkin Seeds
100g
|
|
|
|
|
 |
