Herbal Child Care
Many
parents like the idea of caring for their children in a more natural way but
aren’t sure how. Here are a few
tips to get you started.
Bellyache - Many babies and young ones struggle with gas pains that leave them fussy and up all night. Fennel is an excellent herb to relieve gas including colic. You can make fennel tea or get a glycerin base tincture. I used to make fennel tea in the middle of the night and decided a tincture would make life a lot easier. Fennel saved my life when my daughter was a baby. She still wakes up from time to time screaming with gas pain. I give her two dropperfuls of fennel glycerin tincture and she is back to sleep in five minutes. Adults can use this one too. I know several adults who use the glycerin fennel for acid reflux. It’s very soothing to the digestive tract. It tastes good too!
Cuts
& Scrapes -
Comfrey is known as the knitbone herb. It
is known for knitting the skin and bones together.
Comfrey salve is a wonderful multi purpose salve
to have around the house. You can
use it for cuts, scrapes, wounds, sores, for healing stitches, diaper redness,
pregnant bellies, cracked nipples and the list goes on.
We use comfrey salve for most boo boos that occur in our family.
Comfrey oil can be poured over broken bones or
sprains. Do NOT apply comfrey to
open wounds. Comfrey salve and oil
is for external use only.
Bites
– Of course the best way to deal with bug bites would be to prevent them all
together. There are many natural bug
repellents available now and they are very effective so stay away from DEET!
Our bug repellent is made with a blend of essential oils that bugs avoid.
It’s been thoroughly tested and repels mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, flies,
and more. And it smells good for a
repellant. You can also plant
marigold, rosemary, basil, and catnip around your porch or patio to repel
mosquitoes. If you forget the
repellent and get bitten, we have Bite Balm that
stops the itching right away. Many
children and parents have thanked me for making the Bite Balm.
Instant relief.
Stings
- If you get stung take a few fresh plantain leaves, crush or chew them and
apply the chewed leaves directly to the sting.
You can find plantain in most any yard.
Hold it in place with a band-aid or gauze and repeat if necessary.
Plantain has amazing drawing power and will bring quick relief.
Plantain is an anti-inflammatory substance that can kill germs, speed
wound healing, and stimulate the growth of new skin cells.
Be sure to gather Plantain away from the side of the road or in places
where chemicals are sprayed. Sting Stick.
Earache
– Garlic Mullein ear oil is a great way to care for ear
infections naturally. Garlic
Mullein ear oil dropped into the ear can reduce inflammation, stop pain and
kill bacterial infections. Garlic
can also attack fungal infections, such as "swimmer's ear," that
usually occur in the outer ear.
I’ve
read many stories about how well Garlic Mullein ear oil works but it becomes
more real when you receive direct feedback.
I had a lady call me two months ago saying she had been in and out of the
emergency room with an ear infection and she was scheduled to get tubes put in
her ears. Her neighbor gave her some
Garlic Mullein ear oil to try. She
said she felt better within 24 hours and the infection was gone within a couple
of days. She was ecstatic and
ordered several more bottles for her friends and family.
DO NOT use if ear drum is ruptured.
These
are just a few tips for caring for your young one naturally.
I will be teaching an Herbal Child Care class at Rainbow Blossom on July 27
if you would like to learn more. Visit
our website to learn more about these products and for upcoming
classes and herb walks. Or come
visit our new store in
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. This article is not meant to treat or diagnose. The information provided in this article is not meant to substitute medical treatment.
Jenny is the owner of Divine Creationz. She is a Clinical Master Herbalist. She provides personal health consultations. She specializes in making customized herbal formulas. Jenny is also a certified Tibetan Acupressure System Practitioner and certified Reconnective Healing practitioner. Jenny has been doing energy work for 3.5 years. www.DivineCreationz.com