Even if you perceive herbal remedies to be less aggressive for your child than conventional medicines, always seek the help of a qualified doctor before any treatment. herbal medicine orally. The European Medicines Agency contraindicates the use of many plants for children under 12 years old. However, from the age of 6, psyllium seeds are useful against constipation, ginger is authorized against nausea, thyme against coughs … but always under medical supervision.
In local application to the skin, the use of certain plants is possible: oatmeal diluted in a bath to soothe skin irritations in children of all ages, arnica tincture to relieve bruises and bruises in daredevils (from 3 years old), leaf infusions witch hazel or marigold flowers to reduce skin problems (from 6 years old) …
Due to the risk of reflex apnea due to laryngeal spasm, the use of all forms of mint is contraindicated in toddlers under 2 years of age: it is not recommended between 2 and 4 years of age and in all children prone to convulsions. This also applies to candies, sweets or toothpaste in common use that contain it.