Aromatherapy Herbs for Children
Evelyn Lim
Aromatherapy herbs can be used on your children in many instances. They
include times when your children are hyperactive, feeling agitated or
even stressed. Some parents also use aromatherapy herbs for children
with Attention Deficit Disorder or in the treatment of their children
when they fall ill. Chamomile, lavender and eucalyptus are some common
aromatherapy herbs that can be used for children.
Chamomile is one of the best herbs that promote relaxation and
calmness. In fact, it has been used for
thousands of years to help children fall asleep when they are having a
troubled night. It may be used in tea form, massage oil, or even in a
bath given before bedtime. Again, when using herbs with children, it is
important to note if they have any skin sensitivities to the herb.
Still, in most cases, chamomile is one of the safest and gentlest herbs
and has been used with infants as a natural remedy.
Lavender is also very beneficial in the use of promoting calmness in
excitable or restless children. If you are going to add Lavender and
Chamomile to carrier oil for massage oil, or if you want to add it to
his bath, it is recommended that you perform a sensitivity test on your
child, at least 14 hours before using it. Simply use about ½ to 1 drop
and place behind the neck of your child, at the hairline, and check for
any skin reactions. If after fourteen hours your child is fine, it is
safe to assume that your child does not have any allergies to either
Chamomile or Lavender and you may continue to use the oils as planned.
When your child is down with a cold, steam or inhalant therapy can also
help. Essential oils lavendar, tea tree, eucalyptus, and/or peppermint
can help with runny noses. There are also aromatherapy herbs for
coughs, diarrhea, colic and tonsillitis, amongst others.
Children are smaller than adults so if you are making massage oil, or
making an herbal infusion, remember that the dilution of essential oil
or herbal to the base will be smaller than if you were making it for an
adult. If you are making tea for children or something for your
children to consume, be sure to first consult a qualified
aromatherapist for advice.
Aromatherapy herbs for use in children are gaining in popularity. There
are aromatherapy products that are now available for purchase and that
are specially prepared for children in health stores. Many parents now
prefer to use natural herbs for treatment as an alternative to drug or
OTC medication.
Still, it is important to find out about the herbs that you are using
for your children even while you seek natural treatments. Herbs can
still have side effects and should be used properly. If you are nervous
about making your own creations or treatments, you should buy a
formulation that is already prepared.
Remember to always read the labels on all essential oils that you
purchase and heed their safety warnings.
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