| Rooibos
Rooibos can be used as a milk substitute
for infants who are prone to colic.
South African physicians recommend Rooibos
tea as an effective stomach soother that is gentle enough to treat infant
colic, according to the late economic botanist, Julia Morton, D.Sc.
“Rooibos offers a caffeine-free,
low-tannin beverage that promotes digestion and assist liver and kidney
function. Its antihistamine effect is useful in cases of allergy such as
milk allergy and hay fever.” Bartram’s
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine – Thomas Bartram, Fellow of the
National Institute of Medical Herbalists 1995
Available in Boy
Blue, Chocolate
Cup, D Vine
Joy, Lavender
Lane and Vanilla
Creme.
Chamomile
“If
chamomile is placed in hot water, a substance called chamazulene, which
has markedly antiallergenic properties is formed.
Studies have found that chamazulene prevents the formation of
inflammatory leukotrienes, thereby inhibiting the generation of toxic free
radicals needed to trigger the allergic response. A compound in the
herb’s essential oil reinforces the effect of chamazulene by blocking
the release of histamine. Chamazulene also stops stomach irritation caused
by the release of free radicals that activate histamine.
This explains chamomile’s traditional use in soothing upset
stomach.” Prescription
for Herbal Healing – Phyllis A. Balch, CNC 2002
Available in Chamomile
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