5 Life-Changing Back To School Herbs
Benefits of Herbs
How would you like to boost your child's immunity this fall with safe, effective, herbal remedies?
Imagine what it would be like with fewer doctor's visits, missed days of school, and a full night's sleep!
If you love being prepared... consider stocking your medicine cabinet with these five botanicals.
Here are my favorite herbal remedies for children's health.
Herbs For Kids
5 Botanicals To Boost Your Child's Immunity
#1 Andrographis
Primarily used in Chinese medicine, Andrographis has been known to help reduce secondary infections; like pneumonia.
The botanical is bitter and cold and I would use it during signs of heat; such as a fever. As an antimicrobial, it kills bacteria and reduces sore throats, coughs, and fevers. Source.
Use this for colds, and coughs, and to prevent pneumonia.
👉You could blend THIS with elderberry syrup for kids.
#2 Echinacea
Effective for both viral and bacterial infections, it is the prime remedy to support your child's body.
Great for upper respiratory tract illnesses such as laryngitis, tonsillitis, and congestion of the nose and sinuses.
I'll also use Echinacea at the first for a sign of a cold or urinary tract infection.
Home Remedies to Increase Child Immunity
👉We love Herb Pharm Echinacea and Immune Fortifier
#3 Elderberry - Sambucus nigra
Filled with Vitamins A, B, and C, Elderberries act as an antioxidant and has been proven to reduce flu symptoms by four days in this study.👉Kids love the taste of Elderberry Syrup and we often make this oneOr Purchase Gaia Elderberry Syruphttps://taragregorio.com/elderberry-syrup-for-kids/
#4 Ginger
The fresh rootstock of ginger is used as a diaphoretic to heat the body and rid it of infection naturally by raising your body temperature.
It's also used as carminative aiding digestion and elimination soothing the gut wall and easing gripping pains. Keep in mind, that the dried ginger root may be too strong for children!!!
👉Personally, I will make Fresh Ginger Root tea for myself or dried ginger tea.
For the kids, I'll make an herbal syrup with ginger or use Herb Pharm Immune Avenger so it's not too spicy for them!
#5 Astragalus
Known for its immune-supporting properties, Astragalus is deep immune support when used for long periods of time. Not for when you just get sick!
Start by adding Astragalus root to your soups and teas before your little one gets sick.
"Astragalus herb also supports deep immune function by promoting normal levels of specific immune cells and aids in their function.
Astragalus appears especially effective when immune function is stressed by environmental or endogenous challenges." Source
👉LOOK FOR Astragalus root slices when purchasing. We like mountainroseherbs.com but you may find it at your local herbal grocery shop.
Herbal Tea For Toddlers
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Other tips to keep your kids healthy all year
Add Vitamin D daily for your child's health in the winter months - THIS WAS A GAME CHANGER. I love this company https://amzn.to/33XMWE7
Consider adding Vitamin Zinc - always take it with food as it can cause nausea
>>>> Wash, wash, wash their hands every single day when they get home from school- I think we learned this with Covid!
>> Clean the sippy cup straws!
encourage fruits and vegetables
boost their immunity with Vitamin D., Vitamin C, and probiotics
Consider taking out dairy if they continue to get ear infections
Encourage sleep with herbal remedies
skip the sugar as it lowers their immune system
Conclusion
If your children are getting sick a lot, notice their diet first!
Often our picky eaters love cheese and bread! See if you can sneak in high-quality foods in shakes and soups - even if they have to watch TV while eating them!
Start with the Astragalus juice recipe, then consider sneaking in Echinacea to their juice or sippy cups With time, your children will grow to love herbs as medicine.
Be patient. Try one herb at a time. Take notes. Your children will learn to love making tea with you.
xoTara
References:
Hoffman, David; The herbal handbook, A user's guide to medical herbalism
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4032030/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016
