Master herbalist Demetria Clark provides parents with safe, effective, natural alternatives to conventional medicines which often have negative side effects. This easy to follow, hands-on, practical guide shows how to use herbal remedies to resolve common childhood health issues: simple teas for tummy aches, drops for earaches, treatments for eczema and diaper rash, and much more. Readers are given an introduction to herbal medicine, an explanation of how each herb works and what conditions it treats, a guide to herbal staples for daily use and first aid, and an alphabetical listing of childhood illnesses along with their remedies. Readers are also shown how to gather, preserve, and store herbs, and make their own herbal teas, decoctions, infusions, and salves. Also included are resources on everything from buying and growing herbs to locating an herbalist.

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.

Committed to finding natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. In Naturally Healthy Babies and Children midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers a comprehensive handbook that addresses the common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva's whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. Naturally Healthy Babies and Children is indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home.

Provides effective herbal remedies for a chlid's health and care

Herbalist Demetria Clark shares her wealth of knowledge and experience to provide a practical guide for dealing with common childhood health issues. Both parents and health practitioners alike will find immense value in these time - tested, safe herbal therapies. Easy - to - use, the comprehensive manual offers a treasury of practical recipes for reliable, age - appropriate remedies; insight into why medicinal herbs are effective, and which conditions they treat; advice on gathering, preserving, and storing fresh herbs; and traditional techniques for making herbal teas, infusions, and salves. An understanding about the underlying cause of the imbalance is followed by recommendations for several effective herbal remedies that are known to work well. Learn what to have on hand for an herbal medicine chest and herbal first aid kit to cautions as well as guidelines for when it might be necessary to call in a health care professional. Throughout history, the use of herbs in healing can be found in traditional and indigenous cultures the world over. Herbal medicine has always been the people's medicine, and many families are drawn to it as part of a holistic lifestyle. Herbal Healing for Children helps parents access this wisdom to make the best possible choice when it comes to their children's healthcare.

A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, colour-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.

"A-Z natural approaches for natural complaints. A comprehensive guide for sensible treatments of many childhood airments."--P. [4] of cover.