Herbs for Children's Health

Herbal remedies can provide safe and effective treatment for common childhood ailments ranging from diaper rash and teething to sore throats and conjunctivitis. In this “Storey BASICS® Guide”, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how to prepare soothing salves, syrups, tablets, and teas that support children's health. With simple instructions, clear dosage guidelines, and in-depth profiles of 24 medicinal herbs, you'll soon be confidently easing your child's achy flu with some hibiscus tea and using the healing properties of nettles to combat bouts of hay fever. This essential guide to treating children's everyday aches, pains, minor infections, and illnesses naturally offers easy-to-make, time-tested recipes from trusted herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.

EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

When it comes to soothing a sick or hurt child, only the gentlest, time-tested remedies will do. Best-selling author and respected herbalist Rosemary Gladstar is the perfect guide. Her recipes - safe, effective, and without side effects - can be used for all the most common ailments that affect children: teething, colic, cradle cap, diaper rash, earaches, fevers, colds, burns, cuts, and more. They also take many forms that will appeal to children, from herbal popsicles and "candy" balls to teas, syrups, and calming baths. Preface

Chapter One: Herbal Medicine for Children

Chapter Two: The Best Herbs for Children

Chapter Three: Treating Common Childhood Ailments

Chapter Four: How to Make Herbal Remedies

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