This is a very useful book to have around with its easy-to-follow, hands-on, practical guide to alternative medications for common childhood health issues.

This book provides parents with safe, effective natural remedies they can offer their children free of the side effects pharmaceutical medications often have.

Shows you how to gently treat childhood tummy aches, earaches, eczema, nappy rash and others.

 Explains what it is about each herb that makes it work, what conditions each is prescribed for.

Illnesses are listed in alphabetical order, with remedies immediately following. Lists common herbs you should always have on hand for your herbal medicine chest and herbal first aid kit.

Remedies using herbs and herbal products can be easily purchased in natural food stores, on-line or through mail order companies .

Shows how to make your own herbal teas, decoctions, infusions and salves.  Teaches you how to grow and gather your own herbs, and how to preserve and store them .

Author: Demetria Clarke  Pub 2011 (USA)  Pb 229 pages