Children's Health

Preparation:

• Combine 1 cup dried elderberries + 3 cups water + 1 cinnamon stick + 3 cloves + 1 tsp fresh ginger in a saucepan.
• Simmer 45 min until reduced by half.
• Mash, strain, cool to lukewarm, then add ½ cup raw honey (NEVER honey for under 12 months — substitute maple syrup).
• Store refrigerated up to 3 months.

Dosage:

• Babies (6–12m): ½ tsp of honey-free version daily · Toddlers (1–3y): 1 tsp daily preventively, 1 tsp 3× daily during illness · Children (4–12y): 1 tbsp daily preventively, 1 tbsp 3× daily during illness · Teens (13–18y): 2 tbsp daily preventively, 2 tbsp 3× daily during illness

All Ages (1y+)

Preparation:

• Simmer organic chicken carcass or beef knuckle bones in filtered water with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for 8–24 hours.
• Strain thoroughly.
• No added salt.
• Cool and remove fat layer.
• Can be offered as a warm drink, soup base, or ice lollies for sick children who refuse food.

Dosage:

• Babies (4–6m, as complementary food): 2–4 tbsp as a warm sipping broth · Toddlers (1–3y): 60–120ml daily · Children (4–12y): 120–240ml daily · Teens: 250–500ml daily — as soup, warm drink, or cooking liquid

All Ages (4m+)

Preparation:

• Mash for babies starting solids.
• Offer whole to children over 12 months (cut in quarters for toddlers to prevent choking).
• Blend into smoothies, add to oatmeal, or eat as a snack at any age.

Dosage:

• Babies (6m+): 1–2 tbsp mashed daily · Toddlers: ¼–½ cup daily · Children and Teens: ½–1 cup daily — fresh, frozen, or in smoothies

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Prepare rolled oats (not instant) with water or milk.
• Stir in 1 tsp ground flaxseed per serving.
• Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey (no honey under 12 months).
• For babies, blend into a smooth porridge.

Dosage:

• Babies (6m+): 2–4 tbsp blended oat porridge · Toddlers: ½ cup · Children: 1 cup · Teens: 1–2 cups — for breakfast daily

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Choose plain, unsweetened full-fat yogurt with live active cultures.
• Sweeten naturally with fruit or a small amount of honey (1y+ only).
• Avoid flavoured yogurts with added sugar which impair the probiotic benefit.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (1–3y): ½ cup daily · Children (4–12y): ½–1 cup daily · Teens: 1 cup daily — as a snack, breakfast, or with fruit

Toddlers+ (1y+)

Preparation:

• Flake cooked salmon into baby food from 6 months (boneless).
• Mash sardines from tins for toddlers.
• Serve baked, grilled, or poached for older children.
• Avoid high-mercury fish (tuna, swordfish, shark) in young children.

Dosage:

• Babies (6m+): 1–2 tbsp flaked fish 2–3× weekly · Toddlers: 1 oz (28g) serving 2–3× weekly · Children (4–12y): 2–3 oz (56–85g) 2–3× weekly · Teens: 3–4 oz 3× weekly

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Steam or bake and mash for babies.
• Roast as wedges for toddlers and children.
• Add to soups, curries, and pasta sauces.

Dosage:

• Babies (4m+): 2–4 tbsp mashed · Toddlers: ½ cup daily · Children and Teens: 1 cup serving several times per week

All Ages (4m+)

Preparation:

• Give 1 tsp directly to ease cough, stir into warm (not hot) herbal teas, drizzle over oatmeal or yogurt, or mix into elderberry syrup.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (1–3y): ½–1 tsp as needed for cough or immune support · Children (4–12y): 1 tsp 1–2× daily during illness · Teens: 1–2 tsp as needed — NEVER for under 12 months

Children (1y+) NEVER babies

Preparation:

• Scramble, boil, or poach for babies and toddlers.
• Any preparation for older children.
• Introduce early (from 6 months) — early introduction of eggs reduces egg allergy risk by 67% according to the LEAP-On study.

Dosage:

• Babies (6m+): 1 egg yolk initially, progressing to whole egg daily · Toddlers: 1 egg daily · Children and Teens: 1–2 eggs daily — as any preparation

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Add tiny amounts to food: ¼ tsp to family meals including rice, soups, and scrambled eggs.
• Golden milk: warm milk + small pinch turmeric + small pinch black pepper + honey (2y+ only).
• The combination with fat and black pepper is essential for bioavailability.

Dosage:

• Children (2–6y): ¼ tsp in family meal (not individual serving) · Children (7–12y): ¼ tsp per individual serving daily · Teens: ½ tsp per serving daily — always with fat and a tiny pinch of black pepper

Children (2y+)

Preparation:

• Choose plain unsweetened milk or coconut kefir.
• Blend into smoothies or serve chilled with fruit.
• Introduce gradually — start with 1 tbsp to avoid temporary digestive adjustment.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (1–3y): 2–4 tbsp daily, gradually increasing · Children (4–12y): ½–1 cup daily · Teens: 1 cup daily — especially important for 4–8 weeks after any antibiotic course

Toddlers+ (1y+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers + ½ tsp fennel seeds in 250ml freshly boiled water for 8–10 min, covered.
• Strain thoroughly.
• Cool to body temperature before giving to babies.
• Can be sweetened with a tiny drop of maple syrup for older children.

Dosage:

• Newborns/Babies (2w–12m): 1–2 tsp of well-diluted, cooled tea (1 part tea to 4 parts water), offered in a dropper or sippy cup up to 3× daily for colic · Toddlers (1–3y): 60ml (¼ cup) 2–3× daily · Children (4–12y): 120ml (½ cup) 2–3× daily · Teens: 240ml (1 cup) up to 3× daily

All Ages (2w+)

Preparation:

• Steep 2 tsp dried elderflower (or 1 tsp each elderflower and dried elderberry) in 250ml hot water for 10 min.
• Strain very thoroughly — remove all plant material.
• Cool to body temperature for babies.
• Can add a small drizzle of honey for children over 12 months.

Dosage:

• Babies (6–12m): 30–60ml cooled elderflower tea 2× daily — elderberry only from 12 months · Toddlers (1–3y): 60–90ml 3× daily · Children (4–12y): 120–180ml 3× daily during illness · Teens: 240ml 3× daily

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried lemon balm + ½ tsp dried lavender flowers in 250ml hot water for 8 min, covered.
• Strain.
• Cool.
• Can sweeten with a small amount of honey (1y+ only).
• Offer 30–45 min before bed for sleep, or during periods of stress and anxiety.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (1–3y): 60ml (¼ cup) once daily before bed · Children (4–12y): 120ml (½ cup) 1–2× daily · Teens: 240ml (1 cup) 1–2× daily — for anxiety, stress, or sleep support.
• Safe for daily use.

Toddlers+ (1y+)

Preparation:

• Grate ¼ tsp fresh ginger root into 250ml hot water.
• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon.
• Steep 5 min.
• Strain.
• Cool to warm and add ½ tsp honey (2y+ only).
• For travel sickness: give 30 min before travel.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (2–3y): 30–60ml small sips as needed · Children (4–12y): 60–120ml as needed, up to 3× daily · Teens: 240ml up to 3× daily — as needed for nausea.
• Can give preventively for known triggers.

Toddlers+ (2y+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried echinacea root or herb + 1 tsp dried rosehip (broken) in 250ml hot water for 12–15 min, covered.
• Strain thoroughly.
• Cool and sweeten with honey if desired (2y+ only).
• Use at the onset of illness and for short courses — not continuously.

Dosage:

• Children (2–6y): 60ml 2× daily, for maximum 10-day courses with 2-week breaks · Children (7–12y): 120ml 2–3× daily · Teens: 240ml 3× daily during illness.
• NOT recommended under 2 years.

Children (2y+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried peppermint leaf + 1 tsp marshmallow root in 250ml hot water for 10 min, covered.
• Strain.
• Cool to warm.
• Do NOT use peppermint in babies and toddlers under 5 years — menthol can cause breathing difficulties in young children.

Dosage:

• Children (5–8y): 60–120ml after meals, up to 2× daily · Children (9–12y): 120–180ml after meals · Teens: 240ml after meals, up to 3× daily.
• Only from age 5+.

Children (5y+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp fresh or dried tulsi leaves in 250ml hot water for 5–8 min.
• Strain.
• Cool to warm.
• Sweeten with honey (2y+ only) or maple syrup.
• Can use daily as a preventive tonic or for acute illness support.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (2–3y): 60ml once daily · Children (4–12y): 120ml 1–2× daily · Teens: 240ml 1–2× daily — safe for daily use as a general health tonic

Toddlers+ (2y+)

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried nettle leaf + 1 tsp dried oat straw in 250ml hot water for 15 min, covered.
• Strain thoroughly.
• Cool.
• Has a mild, pleasant taste — most children accept it easily.

Dosage:

• Children (4–8y): 120ml once daily · Children (9–12y): 120–240ml daily · Teens: 240–480ml daily — particularly for teen girls during menstruation (iron and calcium support)

Children (4y+)

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Small diluted tea only 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 1× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 1–2× daily — safe long-term tonic 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Not recommended under 2 years 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 2× daily, maximum 10-day courses 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily during illness (10-day courses only) 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily during illness

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: ¼ tsp glycerite (alcohol-free) 1× daily — use honey-free preparation under 12m 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ½ tsp glycerite 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): 1 tsp glycerite 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1–2 tsp glycerite 3× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Diluted tea only 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite or ½ tsp powder in food 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily for gut or respiratory support 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: ¼ tsp powder mixed in baby food 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp powder in food or drink 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp powder in water or food 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp powder 3× daily — powder preferred over tincture

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Not recommended under 2 years 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 2× daily, maximum 10-day courses 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily during illness (10-day courses only) 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily during illness

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: ¼ tsp glycerite (alcohol-free) 1× daily — use honey-free preparation under 12m 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ½ tsp glycerite 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): 1 tsp glycerite 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1–2 tsp glycerite 3× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: ¼ tsp powder mixed in baby food 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp powder in food or drink 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp powder in water or food 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp powder 3× daily — powder preferred over tincture

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: 1–2 drops glycerite in water or dilute tea — safe from 2 weeks 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 2× daily 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Small diluted tea only (see tea section) — glycerite not recommended under 1 year 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite before bed for anxiety/sleep 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 1–2× daily for anxiety or sleep 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 2× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: 30–60ml diluted cooled tea — gentlest fever support 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 2× daily or 90ml tea 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Not recommended under 2 years 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp glycerite 2× daily, maximum 10-day courses 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp glycerite 2–3× daily during illness (10-day courses only) 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp glycerite 3× daily during illness

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• ONLY use certified alcohol-free vegetable glycerite preparations for children — never use standard alcohol tinctures.
• Glycerites are sweet-tasting and children typically accept them readily.
• Add the measured dose to a small amount of juice, yogurt, or water.
• Store in a cool dark place.
• Dose by age/weight, not adult amounts.

Dosage:

• 👶 Babies: Consult a paediatric herbalist — not established for infants 🧒 Toddlers (1–3y): ¼ tsp alcohol-free glycerite once daily — introduce cautiously 🧒 Children (4–12y): ½ tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2× daily 🧑 Teens (13–18y): 1 tsp alcohol-free glycerite 2–3× daily (adult-style dosing)

Avoid if:

• NEVER use alcohol-based tinctures for children — always use alcohol-free glycerite formulations
• Always start at the lowest stated dose and observe for 48 hours before increasing
• Consult a paediatric herbalist or GP before giving herbal preparations to babies under 6 months

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend: 2 tbsp homemade elderberry syrup (honey-free for under 12m, substitute maple syrup) + ½ cup mixed frozen berries (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry) + ½ banana + ½ cup plain full-fat yogurt + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 120ml whole milk or oat milk.

Dosage:

• Babies (12m+): 60–90ml · Toddlers (1–3y): 120ml · Children (4–12y): 240ml · Teens: 350ml — daily or 5× per week during cold season

All Ages (1y+)

Preparation:

• Blend: 1 small banana + ½ cup blueberries + 1 egg yolk (lightly cooked for under 12m) + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 120ml whole milk + 1 tsp nut butter (from 12m if no allergy history) + a tiny drizzle of honey (1y+ only).

Dosage:

• Babies (6–12m): 60ml with raw egg yolk omitted or lightly cooked · Toddlers: 120ml · Children (4–12y): 240–300ml · Teens: 350ml — ideal as a school-morning breakfast drink

All Ages (6m+)

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 medium carrots + 2 apples (cored, not peeled) + ¼ inch fresh ginger root + ½ lemon (peeled).
• Stir well before serving.
• Serve immediately to preserve vitamin C content.

Dosage:

• Toddlers (1–3y): 60–90ml diluted 1:1 with water · Children (4–12y): 120–180ml undiluted · Teens: 250ml undiluted — as a morning juice or snack.
• Not for under 12 months.

Toddlers+ (1y+)

Preparation:

• Blend: 1 banana + 240ml warm whole milk or coconut milk + ¼ tsp turmeric powder + tiny pinch black pepper + 1 tsp coconut oil + a drizzle of honey (2y+ only) + optional ¼ tsp cinnamon.

Dosage:

• Children (2–6y): 120ml daily · Children (7–12y): 240ml daily · Teens: 300–350ml daily — warm as a bedtime drink or cool as a morning smoothie.
• Not suitable under 2 years.

Children (2y+)

Preparation:

• Blend: 1 handful baby spinach + ½ cucumber (peeled) + 1 banana + 1 apple (peeled, cored) + juice of ½ lemon + 120ml water or coconut water + 1 tbsp hemp seeds (from 12m).

Dosage:

• Babies (6–12m): 60ml of a very blended, well-strained version · Toddlers: 90–120ml · Children (4–12y): 240ml · Teens: 350ml — daily as a hidden vegetable delivery system

All Ages (6m+)

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together in a double boiler on low heat.
2. Add calendula-infused olive oil and stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 40°C — mixture begins to thicken.
4. In a separate bowl, combine aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil.
5. Slowly pour the oil mixture into the aloe while blending with a hand mixer.
6. Blend until a smooth, creamy lotion forms.
7. Pour into sterilised glass jars immediately — do not add essential oils.
8. Allow to cool completely before sealing.

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler until liquid.
2. Add coconut oil and shea butter, stirring until fully combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 45°C.
4. Add essential oils at this point — adding to very hot oil destroys the therapeutic compounds.
5. Pour into tins or wide-mouth jars and allow to set.

How to make:

1. Blend rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine flour-like powder forms.
2. Test colloidal consistency: add 1 tsp to a glass of warm water — it should turn the water milky white and feel silky.
3. Grind dried calendula flowers to a fine powder.
4. Brew 2 chamomile tea bags in 500ml boiling water for 10 min. Cool.
5. Run a lukewarm bath (NOT hot — heat worsens eczema and itch).
6. Pour chamomile tea directly into bath.
7. Sprinkle oat powder and calendula powder into water while swirling.
8. Add baking soda if using.
9. Swirl bath water to distribute evenly.

How to make:

1. Make the elderberry decoction and thyme infusion separately. Strain both very thoroughly — no plant particles.
2. Cool completely to room temperature.
3. Combine both teas in a clean bottle.
4. Add honey and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Add lemon juice and mix.
6. Transfer to a small spray bottle.
7. Refrigerate and use within 5 days.