Master herbalist Demetria Clark provides parents with safe, effective, natural alternatives to conventional medicines which often have negative side effects. This easy to follow, hands-on, practical guide shows how to use herbal remedies to resolve common childhood health issues: simple teas for tummy aches, drops for earaches, treatments for eczema and diaper rash, and much more. Readers are given an introduction to herbal medicine, an explanation of how each herb works and what conditions it treats, a guide to herbal staples for daily use and first aid, and an alphabetical listing of childhood illnesses along with their remedies. Readers are also shown how to gather, preserve, and store herbs, and make their own herbal teas, decoctions, infusions, and salves. Also included are resources on everything from buying and growing herbs to locating an herbalist.
Demetria Clark is a North American herbalist specializing in herbals for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, nursing and children. She is a traditional family herbalist. She has worked with families for over 20 years as an herbalist, aromatherapist, midwife, doula and traditional medicine maker. She works extensively in the US and Europe, blending the two traditions. Demetria lectures extensively on herbal care for sexuality, pregnancy and woman's health.
Demetria believes in families having options to self empower and have health and wellness options. She has raised her two teenaged sons herbally, she also homeschools and is a family advocate.
She is the Founder and Director of Heart of Herbs Herbal school. www.heartofherbs.com and the doula training program, Birth Arts International. www.birtharts.com
Some Comments about Herbal Healing for Children- Readers Choice Award Winning Book.
Herbal Healing for Children
Demetria Clark gifts us with an enjoyable, easy-to-use, thorough parenting
guide for anyone who wants to empower themselves and their children. "Herbal
medicine is people's medicine," is a constant theme in this book - and we
all benefit.
Susun Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year
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Reviewed by Karen P. for ReadersFavorite.com
Herbal Healing for Children by Demetria Clark is a godsend for parents of children with multiple allergies, particularly when those allergies are medication related. The author takes the reader through a general explanation of the herbs which may be useful in treating common childhood injuries and illnesses. One of the most critical parts of the book deals with when and how herbal treatments should be used. There are warnings about not using herbs with the very young, and there are also urgings to work with the child's physician when attempting to treat the child with herbs.
The book is very well done. It is sectioned according to conditions, herbal treatments and explanations of the various herbal remedies which may be made at home. Herbs used as nutritional supplements as opposed to treatments are also referenced, as are tips for growing your own small herb garden. There is a glossary which supplements the information provided in the main portion of the text.
The author has done an outstanding job of introducing herbal treatments to parents who may be frustrated by traditional medication treatments for their children. As more and more children are surfacing with allergies, the herbal remedies offer an alternative means of safely and effectively treating common childhood ailments. The author is clear and definitive in her introduction of herbal remedies, and she is highly responsible in explaining to parents that herbal treatments are not an inclusive treatment which should be used while ignoring traditional medications. For parents with problem health children, this book is an informative and responsible alternative.
Here is what some parents say:
This book? A veritable treasure trove of herbal/natural/organic wisdom. Highly esteemed and deeply appreciated. If you or any one you know is experiencing this season's ills, please do yourself a favor and treat yourself, or your family or friends, to this timely book of remedies. Highly recommended.
This book is awesome, it has something for every little issue a kid can have. I use it all the time. It is even great for adults too.
Demetria, wow, I love this book. You make it all so simple and it make sense. I can't believe it took me so long to get this book.
