Natural first aid kit for children

2023-09-21 12:19:01

Natural products are, in fact, very interesting for their preventive aspect and often have the capacity to be rather versatile in their uses. We therefore present to you some products suitable for children, accessible on a daily basis, whatever the situation.

Hydrosols

If you are afraid of using essential oils, know that hydrosols are very interesting to accompany you throughout the year. Much less concentrated than essential oils, hydrosols combine the properties of plants and the virtues of the water collected following the distillation of the plant.

The active ingredients of the plant are therefore much less concentrated in the hydrosols, which offers the possibility of using them for the whole family, even the youngest.

• Roman chamomile hydrosol has the same calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties as its essential oil and will therefore be very effective once morest teething, problems falling asleep and digestive ailments passengers among the youngest. Orally, from 6 months, mix a teaspoon of hydrosol in 100 ml of water. To be renewed during the day if necessary.

• Linalool thyme hydrosol is your ally to prevent winter illnesses since it is an anti-infective, but it is also antiviral and antibacterial. Orally, from 3 months, it is possible to use it for prevention with a teaspoon of hydrosol in 100 ml of water per day for 3 weeks per month. In case of illness, to do for a week.

• L’lime blossom hydrosol will be your best friend in case of sleep problems in your child. Orally, from 3 months, 1 to 2 teaspoons of hydrosol in 100 ml of lukewarm water following the evening meal.

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Gemmotherapy

Gemmotherapy consists of heal yourself with plant buds. These were macerated in a mixture of alcohol, glycerin and water. These three solvents make it possible to extract a wide variety of active ingredients present in the plant. However, the latter are much less concentrated than in an essential oil (which is obtained by distillation of the plant). The bud generally has the same properties and active ingredients as the plant in the form of a hydroalcoholic extract.. It also has a multitude of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

In short, gemmotherapy is interesting for treating small everyday ailments, but also as a field remedy to strengthen the child’s body! To date, there are few studies on gemmotherapy, for both adults and children, but toxicological studies on animals⁽¹⁾ as clinical experience does not indicate any adverse effects of concern. It is a 100% natural solution that may be appropriate for younger children.

• The bud of rosehip, or wild rose bushis to be favored in particular to boost theimmunity and in prevention of ENT infections, particularly at the start of school and the arrival of winter.

• Blackcurrant bud is the solution when spring rears its ugly head. Anti-inflammatory and natural antihistamine, it will be ideal once morest allergies and hay fever.⁽²⁾

• The fig bud is a very interesting versatile solution for children. It acts, at the same time, on the digestive sphere in the event of disorders, but also on the sphere of the nervous system if your child is subject to stress and anxiety.⁽³⁾

• Alder bud is the best antibiotic that nature has to offer us! This is a very good solution in case offlu conditions and ENT disorders.

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How to use bud macerates?

All buds can be used from the age of 4. You should count 1 drop per day for 10 kilos, starting gradually with one drop.

From adolescence, the dosage changes. You need 5 to 15 drops per day in a glass of water, divided into 3 doses before meals, for 21 days and take a break for 7 days. To be renewed if necessary.

Bach Flowers

Bach Flower Remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the last century with the aim of integrating nature into the maintaining emotional balance. Thanks to his research, he developed 38 flower elixirs, each targeting a particular emotion.

Over the years, a range for children has been developed to help them manage their emotions.⁽⁴⁾ The very famous Bach Flower Rescue remains the easiest to use on a daily basis. Made up of five flowers, it helps children who are stressed, anxious or have problems falling asleep.

A non-alcoholic version will be more suitable. The latter can be used from the age of 3, by placing 4 drops on the tongue. To be renewed up to 6 times a day if necessary.

Probiotics

Just like antibiotics, probiotics must be used wisely. They are in particular very interesting for strengthening the immune system, including in children.

Very effective in balancing the intestinal microbiota, probiotics protect the intestinal flora in the event of infection. Probiotics are therefore particularly suitable when taking antibiotics, an episode of diarrhea, gastroenteritis or colic.⁽⁵⁾

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How to use probiotics?

For corresponding to the needs of the microbiota for the youngest, several products have been specially developed for them, with suitable bacterial strains. There are in particular:

• Probiotics 10M from the Pediakid range from Ineldea laboratories; it can be used from 6 months,

• Baby Florilia from the Granions laboratory can be used from the age of 3,

• Lactibiane child from the Pileje laboratory, can be used from 6 months.

If, generally speaking, they pose no risk to the health of children, It is not recommended to give probiotics to premature babies and children with immune deficiencies.

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