Calming Liquid Herbal Remedies for Children: Chamomile & Valerian

A child's nervous systems is immature, and therefore extrasensitive to stressors and stimulation in everyday life. There are herbal remedies that can soothe hyper children and improve their behavior.

• Herbs can soothe your child.

Identification

• The two main herbal ingredients used for calming hyperactive children are chamomile and valerian.

Benefit

• Calming herbs that come in liquid form make for easier dispensing to fussy children.

How It Works

• Chamomile has mild sedative properties that help normalize the nervous system. Like the prescribed drug Valium, valerian's active ingredients bind to receptors in the brain to calm anxiety.

Products

• Examples of popular liquid calming-herbs are Valerian Super Calm and Chamomile Calm.

Warning

• In rare cases, some people are stimulated by valerian. In that case, chamomile could be a better choice. Always consult a physician before giving medications to children.