Teddy's Herbal Wellness Basket

Trusted herbal favourites for little ones, grown-ups, and everyone in between.

I've just welcomed my first grandchild (Teddy), and to celebrate, I'm sharing my family reference guide ... herbs and natural supports my clients and I have relied extensively on for well over 30 years, from two-week-old infants (including my own daughters) to elders in their 90s.

Download Teddy's Herbal Guide (pdf) here ...

When in doubt, always ask!

Prepared by proud Grand MaMa Diane · Edited by Grand PaPa Bill

When something is going around ...

• Whenever there is something going around, meeting lots of people, starting the sniffles, a runny nose, or any cold symptoms ... start with HRP-C and AL-J
• Use a dropper to measure quantity; it is OK to mix the herbs together
• See the Dosage Guide at the end of this article
• The sooner you can start the herbs when first symptoms appear, the sooner they will disappear

Immune & respiratory favourites

HRP-C (liquid, 59 ml)

My favourite immune support

Antiviral (90% of what goes around is viral) Antibacterial Antimicrobial Fever Inflammation Swollen glands Tonsillitis Childhood diseases Spasms

Notes:

• Traditionally used to strengthen immunity against bacterial and viral infections, including extremely contagious diseases
• Herbs provide antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, and antiviral activity against numerous pathogenic organisms
• Helps fight chronic infection and inflammation
• Enhances the body's response to stress
• Helps protect the liver from common organic poisons
• Helps purify the blood and eliminate toxins

AL-J (liquid, 59 ml)

My favourite respiratory support

Cold & flu Sniffles & mucus Sinus Nasal drainage Respiratory infections Ears & throat Cough Lungs & bronchioles Hay fever Natural antihistamine Asthma Allergies

Notes:

• Very important to support the respiratory system — the system most often affected
• Respiratory system includes nose, sinus, throat, ears, larynx, lungs, bronchioles, and more
• Excellent formula to support and strengthen the respiratory system
• Helps protect mucous membranes and prevent them from absorbing toxins
• Soothing herbs lubricate tissues, reduce inflammation, and enhance healing

Lobelia (liquid, 59 ml)

Nickname: “My pet herb” — our older daughter says, “This is the smell of my childhood.”

Cough Whooping cough Mucus & phlegm Cold & flu Asthma Fever Teething pain Ear pain & infection Calming Insomnia Spasms Sprains & bruises Food poisoning Insect bites Poison ivy

Notes:

• Provides feeling of well-being
• Rub a few drops on the skin — absorbs through: sinus, cheeks, behind ears, around neck, down throat, lungs/chest (front & back), down the spine
• Can be taken by mouth if needed

Nature's SilverGuard with Aqua Sol Technology (112 ml / 473 ml)

My favourite natural antibiotic support

Antibacterial Antiviral Colds & flu Ear & sinus infections Throat & tonsillitis Wounds & burns Acne & eczema

Notes:

• Silver is known to destroy over 650 disease-causing organisms; silver compounds have been used medicinally for centuries
• Research indicates silver (with Aqua Sol Technology) may strengthen the immune system and discourage unwanted invaders. Nature's SilverGuard uses this technology
• Disables the enzyme many unwanted microorganisms need to metabolize oxygen; when disabled, they cannot thrive
• Effective against unwanted microorganisms when tested in vitro
• Fine particle-size colloids; non-toxic and free of heavy metal contamination
• Personally, I swallow the silver for maximum protection

Topical comforts

Pau d'Arco Lotion

Rashes Baby bums Eczema & psoriasis Burns & sunburn Insect bites Antifungal Warts

Notes:

• Soothing and easy to apply
• Pau d'arco trees are native to South American rain forests; known to repel fungal growth. Native tribes use pau d'arco topically for skin diseases
• Medical doctors in Brazil recommend pau d'arco for antifungal properties against ringworm, systemic Candida yeast infections, and other intestinal parasite infestations

Silver Shield Gel

Cuts & wounds Cold sores Burns Anti-yeast Moisturizing

Notes:

• Silver is known to destroy over 650 disease-causing organisms.
• Traditionally used for acne, eczema, herpes, shingles, tetanus.
• Non-toxic; free of heavy metal contamination; also moisturizes skin.

Digestion, fever & more

Ginger — Baths & Compress

Fever Digestion & nausea Motion sickness

Ginger bath — great for fever:

• Open 4–5 caps; mix with a bit of water to make a paste (small whisk or fork)
• Put paste in bath under hot water (not too hot)
• Soak 15–20 minutes; keep door closed to keep room warm
• Can work middle of big toe (fever reflex)
• Often brought fever down by 1 degree; I gave the girls a ginger bath every few hours — they loved it!

Ginger compress — congestion, mucus, breathing:

• Open 1 cap; mix with a tiny bit of water to make a paste
• Put paste on chest; apply warm face cloth; wrap chest with towel; then pajamas

Catnip & Fennel (liquid, 59 ml)

Colic Upset tummy Gas & spasms Teething pain Nursing mothers

Note: During the 3rd century BC, Hippocrates prescribed fennel to treat infant colic.

• Synergistic combination of two time-honoured botanicals, which primarily support the digestive and nervous systems
• During the third century BC, Hippocrates prescribed fennel to treat infant colic
• Helps calm a fussy child
• Helps relieve colic, indigestion, upset stomach, gas, and nausea
• Relieves constipation as well as diarrhea
• Helps reduce fevers
• Helps regulate appetite
• Enriches milk flow in nursing mothers
  

Oregon Grape (liquid, 59 ml)

Bowel regularity Skin issues Lymphatic Immune support

• Supports primarily the digestive and circulatory system
• Improves digestion
• Helps support the immune system and fight infections
• Traditionally been used to help relieve lymphatic stagnation and improve liver function
• Traditionally used for any skin issues
• The roots of this herb contain certain alkaloids which are beneficial for the mucous membranes

Name Oregon Grape is something of a misnomer.  The grapes are not grapes at all, though you can eat them, and they can be cooked into a jam.

Recommended Dosage Guide

• Prevention / maintenance — use herbs once or twice per day.
• Strengthening / rebuilding — knitting, mending, nourishing, supporting — use herbs 3 times per day.
• Acute / in crisis — fighting something; usually short-term — use every 1–2 hours.

The sooner you can start the herbs when the first symptoms appear, the sooner they will disappear.

One dose equals:

Who	Liquid	Capsules
Adult	½ tsp	2 caps
6–12 years	¼ tsp	1 cap or 1.2 ml
2–6 years	⅛ tsp	0.6 ml
Infants	Start with 2–3 drops; increase gradually if needed

When in doubt, always ask!

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended for the mitigation, cure, or treatment of medical conditions.

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