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Herbs commonly used in Supplements for Children
regularly used herbs :
Echinacea purpurea, 
Passion Flower, 
Chamomile, 
Licorice, 
Agrimony, 
Skullcap, 
Other herbs contained in supplements listed below:
Niaouli, 
Ginger oil, 
Rosemary, 
Garcinia Cambogia, 
Lemon Balm,
St Johns Wort, 
Siberian Ginseng, 
Ashwagandha, 
Dandelion, 
Gugulipid,
Milk Vetch, 
Wood Betony, 
,
Neem (for head lice),
Marshmallow, 
Wormwood, (for worms), 
Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), 
Fenugreek, 
,
Borage, 
Astragalus, 
Winter Cherry, 
Lady's Mantle, 
Herbal Medicine Guide - Children's Herbs
Parents are becoming increasingly wary of administering potent pharmaceutical drugs to their children for minor ailments, or even for more serious conditions, if there is a proven alternative. Responsible physicians are equally reluctant to prescribe pharmaceuticals and antibiotics for children if there
is a likelihood that the condition will prove transient and get better without intervention. The trouble then is that the child receives no treatment other than the frustrating “if it gets any worse come back and let me know” response.
Nearly all children will, from time to time, get cranky, overtired, anxious, moody, overstressed, and so on. Although such symptoms, if excessive and persistent, should be checked out by a qualified medical professional, they are usually not considered to be sufficiently
serious malaises to require medical intervention. Fortunately, many natural, herbal supplements are regularly, effectively and safely used to address these problems.
Of the vast number of herbs formulated to address children's needs, those addressing mood changes commonly use the calming and sedative 
properties of Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Skullcap, St. Johns Wort and/or Chamomile. Although concerns have been raised about the side effects of St Johns Wort, European countries have generally given the green light and it 
apears to be generally accepted in the community as an effective herb to be taken under supervision for mild depression in adults.
For children's respiratory problems, the two products listed, Congesto-K KiddieRub and Congesto-K Pillow Spritzer use the essential oils of Eucalyptus, Ginger, Chamomile and Lavender and Congesto-K KiddieRub adds Niaouli to ward off respiratory infections
For weight management, there is no substitute for regular exercise, and any weight loss supplement for any age group should be seen as only part of the complete weight loss program.
Two products are mentioned here Junior Slim for pre-teen youngsters and Teen Slim for teenagers. Juniorslim is a safe herbal formula containing stomach calmative herbs peppermint, lemon balm and licorice. It also has dandelion, which aids digestion and can also act as a mild laxative, and the less common herbs astragalus (milk vetch) and wood betony, which, in combination, are antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and effective in relieving nervous stress and emotional tension. Junior Slim basically keeps the young body healthy while exercise – running around –i.e. just being a kid – should ensure that excess weight is not put on.
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It also has dandelion, which aids digestion and can also act as a mild laxative, and the less common herbs astragalus (milk vetch) and wood betony, which, in combination, are antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and effective in relieving nervous stress and emotional tension. JuniorSlim basically keeps the young body healthy while exercise – running 
around –i.e. just being a kid – should ensure that excess weight is not put on.
Teen Slim 's ingredients show a more aggressive approach to weight loss. Garcinia Cambodia and Guggul both have fat burning properties and Guggul has long been known to 
lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Gurmar slows absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, allowing it to be turned into energy instead of fat. Cleavers is a diuretic and supports the lymphatic system, Siberian Ginseng supports the body in dealing with stress and tiredness and Fennel is there to help support digestion.
Worm Dr. uses licorice
and marshmallow, both kind to the digestive tract; agrimony is usually used for skin complaints. The main worm-fighting herb is wormwood, used currently and for centuries as a treatment for worm infestation.
The herb 
Neem is used to treat head lice and is used in the formula “Naughty Nits” with a combination of herbal essential oils.
Kiddy Florish contains the Ayurvedic herb Amalaki, commonly known in the West as Indian Gooseberry, rich in vitamin C, Ashwagandha to support cognitive function and the nervous system, Fenugreek to combat fever, the tonic properties of Skullcap, Ginger for
digestion and Borage for kidney and health and general feeling of well being.
Kiddy Boost has a different combination of herbs, Echinacea for the immune system and to ward off colds and flu, Astragalus for gastric health, Sunflower oil for vitamin E, and Winter Cherry or Ashwagandha for nervous system support
Tummy Trumbles 
contains Agrimony, a diuretic, Lady's Mantle which contains tannins which,( in addition to relieving menstrual pain – the property normally related to the herb) form a protective layer over tissues - this property being helpful in complaints affecting the digestive system, particularly those related to gastrointestinal disorders such as of diarrhea. Finally it contains ginger root to neutralize stomach acid and normalize digestive fluids.
Children's needs are well catered for by a variety of herbal products. They cover disorders ranging from gastrointestinal problems, mood swings, overweight, worms, nits, as well as dysfunctions of the nervous, immune and lymphatic systems, skin and other childhood disorders.
Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), 
