Back to School Anxiety- Herbs to the Rescue!
Back to School Anxiety ~ Head it off with Herbs!
Here's a story of the power of integrative medicine and making it work for a patient.
New situations like going back to school or starting a new school can create anxiety. Consider:
Rescue Remedy which is made of several flower essences - rock rose, impatiens and clematis. All beautiful flowers and is a GENTLE remedy for anxiety.
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Can used safely at all ages.
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Dosing: 2-5yo: 1-2 drops 2-3x daily
6-10yo: 6-10 drops 2-3x daily
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Also great for anxious pets afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks.๐ถ๐
Lemon Balm ๐
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The active anti-anxiety part of lemon balm is ROSMARINIC ACID
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Activates the GABA neurotransmitter chemical which is calming to the nervous system.
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Use as a tea or a tincture
See links โฌ๏ธ
HerbPharm (alcohol free) Tincture
Ages 2-5y: 5 drops 2-3x daily
Agest 6-10y: 10-15 drops 2-3x daily
Lemon Balm Tea - Traditional Medicinals
Traditional Medicinals brand - each tea bag contains a therapeutic amount of herb
Brew 1 tea bag with just boiled water, allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, cool and drink
Can add honey to sweeten
Another way to do teas is to make popsicles of the brewed tea ~ kids LOVE โค๏ธ Popsicles!
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Herbal medicine is a safe and powerful way to help kids through anxious situations.