A Handful of Herbs

          Two of my little nieces, ages 1 and 3, came down with a stomach bug this week. After visiting with my SIL on the phone we cam...

It is helpful to give them a cup of warm peppermint, yarrow, or chamomile tea. Or to use any of those in a soothing bath.

I have never been brave enough to try this, but it must work because I have seen many different versions of it- Cover 1c. thinly sliced onio...

There is a brand of tinctures, and other things, that I like that works well for children it's called- Herbs for Kids. I have tried se...

Cloves are another warming Herb they can be used for- Calming Tooth Aches, Teething improving circulation vomiting, nausea Clove Oil is a ve...

Cinnamon can be used for- Cramps Abdominal Paisn Coughing, wheezing Lower Back Pain Cinnamon is a warming Herb. Simmer in a cup of milk with...

The Aloe Vera plant can be used externally to help- Burns Skin Inflammation Insect Bites diaper rash heat rash sunburn It has also been said...