Plant remedies for children
Ever stood in your kitchen at 2am with a poorly child, wondering if there’s something gentler than Calpol?
I invite you to Herb Hour: Plant Remedies for Children.
It’s a 60-minute online session about making simple plant remedies at home for common childhood complaints.
What we’ll cover
Home remedies for coughs, colds, and upset tummies.
Natural approaches to skin problems and sleep difficulties.
Gentle fever management that supports healing rather than just suppressing symptoms.
These remedies work for the whole family, not just children.
The reality many parents face
Most conventional medicines haven’t been adequately tested on children.
You’re often choosing between medications with concerning warnings or feeling helpless when your child’s unwell.
This session offers practical alternatives using plants you can easily source.
What’s included
A Live 60-minute Zoom session.
A recording will be available after the session, so you can refer back to it.
A PDF handout of the slides.
Q&A for your specific questions
A resource list for sourcing high quality ingredients
When is it?
Date: Monday, 2nd June 2025
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Format: Online via Zoom
Places: Limited
Your tutor is Simon Mills, a Cambridge-educated medical scientist who has practised herbal medicine since 1977.
He co-founded Exeter University’s Centre for Complementary Health Studies and has advised government committees.
His approach combines scientific rigour with traditional plant knowledge. Read his bio.
This isn’t about complicated formulations or expensive rare ingredients.
We’ll focus on simple, practical remedies that families have used safely for generations.
The kind of knowledge that gives you options when your children are unwell.
These gentle approaches work for adults, too, so you’re building a natural health medicine cabinet for your entire household.
Talk soon,
Robin