Elderberry for Kids

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Bitte (i think) and :snooze:

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autumnbronze:

schweppes:

As u can see, dh doesn't get me flowers, I get plants and vege instead. :stupid: But that's another story altogether... :roll:

To grow them??

The word \"thrive\" and \"TLC\" came into my mind when I read that .... see the significance, with regards to the r/s

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actually to eat them. During courtship days, I get vege from him and my mom said to me, \"I think u better marry this guy, then we can get free vegetables to eat\" :scared: :roll:

I kid u not!! :roll:

[autumnbronze]

schweppes:

autumnbronze:

[quote=\"schweppes\"] As u can see, dh doesn't get me flowers, I get plants and vege instead. :stupid: But that's another story altogether... :roll:

To grow them??

The word \"thrive\" and \"TLC\" came into my mind when I read that .... see the significance, with regards to the r/s

:offtopic:

actually to eat them. During courtship days, I get vege from him and my mom said to me, \"I think u better marry this guy, then we can get free vegetables to eat\" :scared: :roll:

I kid u not!! :roll: [/quote]:offtopic: :please:

Ya lah, thats his way of showing his love to you, making sure there's food on the table always :laugh:

Well, you did get hitched to him after all, so you must have seen something wonderful 'hiding behind' the plants and the veges :celebrate:

[jen18j]

What is the brand of the oregano oil that u used?

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jen18j:

What is the brand of the oregano oil that u used?

Hi there jen18j,

I am using Oreganol, oil of oregano.

Its from Vitakids.

If I am not wrong, Guardian may be selling it, but am not sure if its the same brand.

Schweppes jie,

R u using the same one as well?

[jen18j]

Thks!!

My dd has been having blocked nose. Thot of giving it a try…
I read on web that it can be taken orally too??!!!

[autumnbronze]

jen18j:

Thks!!

My dd has been having blocked nose. Thot of giving it a try..
I read on web that it can be taken orally too??!!!

Just some advice, read this link first on how to use it:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=262150#262150

Don't use it on broken skin. My DS scratched himself on his back and I didn't know. When I administered it, he yelped in pain (due to the heat), I had to wipe it off his back and made sure the 2nd time, the scratched area was avoided.

I think its worth a try. My DS really sleeps like a baby when I use it on him. I also use it on the soles of his feet.

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autumnbronze:

jen18j:

What is the brand of the oregano oil that u used?

Hi there jen18j,

I am using Oreganol, oil of oregano.

Its from Vitakids.

If I am not wrong, Guardian may be selling it, but am not sure if its the same brand.

Schweppes jie,

R u using the same one as well?

I'm using the Oreganol oil (under the brand Herb & Spice) from Vitakids. The one selling at Guardian is of a different brand. I'm not sure how good this one is as have not used it before.

However, the Oreganol oil from Vitakids is rather expensive. Costs about $60+ (for kids) and that's the smaller bottle. The bigger bottle (for adults) costs about $120+, if not mistaken.

The oreganol oil comes in both capsules and in pure oil form (with a dropper).

During the bday months, where we can enjoy 20% discount, I will stock up and buy the $60 bottles in capsules and oil form. Will give it to my kids and my dh and myself when we are not well - good for sore throat and flu-like symptoms. As we don't take it often, each bottle can last some time if you put in the fridge. I find that when taken with Manuka honey, the healing effects are faster.

If the kids are very young (say about 3-4 years and below), shake 2-3 drops on the palms of your hands and rub your palms together. Then place your warmed hands onto the chest of the child - front and back.

Next, you can gently massage the soles of their feet with the oil too as the benefits of the oil will be absorbed into their body better (no one taught me this - but I adapt it from foot reflexology principles).

Make sure to apply the oil when the child is sleeping. It is a very spicy oil so has a warming sensation. You dont want the child to accidently touch the oil and rub his/her eyes after that.

I shared this with my brother who has a 3yo daughter and he's happy to report that it has helped her to sleep better and somewhat clear her nasal passage - not totally - but it did help as my niece can breathe easier at nite.

:lol:

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autumnbronze:

I think its worth a try. My DS really sleeps like a baby when I use it on him. I also use it on the soles of his feet.

wah... so glad that it worked for your ds. i feel like a quackie sinseh now

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Personally, I find that taking the oil in its pure form is more effective. I imagine the oil killing the germs and virus as it goes down the throat.


With the capsule, as one swallows, it goes directly to the gut, so somewhat by-passes the throat area. I find the capsules better for those with digestive tract problems, for example stomach upset, etc.

If your kids are between 5 - 11yo, prepare the recommended dosage of Sambulco or Indian Wild Cherry Bark (which u can get at Vitakids) onto the medicine spoon and mix with 2 drops of the oil onto the spoon. This way, as the child takes in the cough mixture, it is mixed with the oregano oil. Reduces the \"unpleasantness\" of the oil taste, esp to a child. This was how I used to administer to my kids at that age.

For those 12years and above (including adults), you can take it neat, ie 2 drops directly under our tongue.