Here is a calming herb blend that works very well for children due to the child friendly herbs used in it. Not only are they tasty herbs, they work to calm, relax and ease anxiety. Any time a child comes to me with a complaint, upset tummy, aches or pains, etc. I always just give them a couple dropperfulls of this in glycerite form and they are all better. I'm still waiting for it to work at bed time though. ;)
The Recipe
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Mix equal parts of the following herbs:
Spearmint - mild pain reliever, digestive aid for any gastrointestinal issues
Chamomile - sleep aid, sedative, eases anxiety, the best herb for use with infants and children.
Lemon Balm - good for easing anxiety, child's herb for sleep and nightmares, nervine.
Catnip - soothes and nourished nerves and muscles. Pain relieving and calming.
Lemon balm has a higher potency when used fresh so I always gather these herbs fresh from the garden in the fall to make a glycerite for a long term storage and ease of administering to my kiddos (an myself...yum). You can also used dried herbs to make an herbal tea, for an herbal bath or foot soak or even herbal capsules.
Spearmint - mild pain reliever, digestive aid for any gastrointestinal issues
Chamomile - sleep aid, sedative, eases anxiety, the best herb for use with infants and children.
Lemon Balm - good for easing anxiety, child's herb for sleep and nightmares, nervine.
Catnip - soothes and nourished nerves and muscles. Pain relieving and calming.
Lemon balm has a higher potency when used fresh so I always gather these herbs fresh from the garden in the fall to make a glycerite for a long term storage and ease of administering to my kiddos (an myself...yum). You can also used dried herbs to make an herbal tea, for an herbal bath or foot soak or even herbal capsules.
Dosages
In Rosemary Gladstars Medicinal Herbs she lists how much of tinctures and teas to administer for medicinal purposes. These dosages are based off of her chart.
For stress or anxiety relief:
3-6 months: 3 drops
6-9 months: 4 drops
9-12 months: 5 drops
12-18 months: 7 drops
3-6 years: 1/2 teaspoon or 2 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
6-10 years: 3/4 teaspoon or 3 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
Adults: 1 teaspons or 5 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
For a Bedtime Calmer follow the dosages above a half hour before bedtime or one cup of tea.
For stress or anxiety relief:
3-6 months: 3 drops
6-9 months: 4 drops
9-12 months: 5 drops
12-18 months: 7 drops
3-6 years: 1/2 teaspoon or 2 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
6-10 years: 3/4 teaspoon or 3 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
Adults: 1 teaspons or 5 dropperfuls, 2-3 times a day
For a Bedtime Calmer follow the dosages above a half hour before bedtime or one cup of tea.
Where To Get Ingredient for This Project
What I can't grow in my own garden I purchase from Mountain Rose Herbs or Bulk Herb Store. Both herb stores also carry the vegetable glycerine and dropper bottles.
