Homeopathic medicines. In my clinic, I often recommend homeopathic medicines as a supplement to a healthy diet and vitamins and minerals when there is an indication for it.
I will briefly review some of my favorites for children. As a small mini-resume for a possible homeopathic home pharmacy.
But it is always a good idea to have a consultation with a Naturopath, so that you as parents know specifically what your child benefits from in an acute or chronic condition.
Engystol:
A smart little tablet that dissolves/melts quite easily in the mouth and that my children loved to have is Engystol. Engystol is a very fine immunoregulating homeopathic remedy that both adults and children can use. It can be taken preventively, for example, at the start in October when we start the 'cold season' in kindergartens and schools. It can also be taken acutely when symptoms occur. It is sold by Biovita and I buy mine at Helseudsalg.dk
Chamomilla comp:
Then there is Chamomilla Comp, which is a homeopathic preparation in drop form from Allergica. This is really good for calming down, if a child e.g. have difficulty falling asleep, perhaps due to illness etc. and cannot rest. These drops can be taken in a little water either in an acute dose or a general dose. Normal dose is from 1 year to 9 years, it is 1 drop per age year, 3x daily. As an example: If the child is 2 years old, it is 2 drops, 3 times a day. I recommend giving it in very little water, because otherwise it often happens that the child does not drink the whole glass and therefore does not really get the dose.
These drops contain alcohol. But this dose is so little that the child gets - perhaps equivalent to the amount of alcohol in a ripe banana when you mix the drops in a glass of water. But if you want to avoid the alcohol in the little one, you can put the drops in a small cup, pour some boiling water over it and let it stand for a few minutes. Alcohol evaporates at 80 degrees Celcius, so it evaporates away and then you can give it to the child.
Viburcol:
This remedy has saved me a few times - as a mother! Baby/child has a fever, screams, is in pain and me it's the middle of the night and nothing seems to help. I call 1813 (danish acute doctor help over the phone), and with what I tell them it is turns out its not necessary to go to the doctor - but the child is not well and cries and cries. I would prefer to avoid giving medical painkillers. Then I open my home pharmacy cabinet and pull out my Viburcol. Viburcol is a homeopathic remedy from BioVita to relieve fever and pain. It is completely natural, does not act the same way as a general pain reliver (suppressing the pain). This one not only soothes the pain, but also helps the body to resolve what is causing it trouble. I have used it on my children and recommend it to mothers who call/text me for help on an urgent basis. I have used it on babies and small children, as a suppository, because I have seen it work almost immediately when I do it. It's pretty incredible!
But can also be obtained in drop form and given as drops.
A brilliant and effective preparation to have at home in the home pharmacy.
This is perhaps my 3 most 'acute' remedies for
children. Which are just so good to have on hand for sudden situations and when it's late at night and they get sick etc. But I also want to use the diet, vitamins/minerals and herbs in a symphony to get the best and lasting results. 🌼
These three products are all available at Helseudsalg.dk, an online health food with a focus on homeopathy.
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