Hot on the heels of my post about staying well this season with healthy eating I thought it was a good time to post about Boiron Homeopathic Remedies for Children.
Boiron graciously sent me three of their homeopathic products… the Oscillo, Coldcalm, and Chestal for Children. Since we never buy over the counter medicines I am always eager to try homeopathic remedies. My kids don’t get sick for long usually or have severe symptoms so we usually just let things run their course. Unlike when I was growing up and got children’s fever medication at the first sign of a fever, I realize that fevers are the body’s natural way of healing so I don’t medicate my kids fevers away. I also won’t try to suppress a cough but if requested I can use teas or herbs to try and make their throats more comfy.
Looking at the Boiron ingredients I like what I see for the most part… allium cepa (onion), Belladonna, kali bichromicum and the like… homeopathic ingredients. The children’s chestal is sweetened with honey.
The Coldcalm is a dose of little pellets that dissolve in the mouth and is supposed to help with sneezing, running nose, congestion, and sore throat. The Chestal Honey is supposed to help with throat discomfort and loosening phlegm. The Oscillococcinum is more pellets designed to help with body aches and chills from the flu.
Boiron is heads and tails better in terms of healthiness than what you will find in a drugstore IMO. I love that homeopathics are getting more mainstream. I was not, however, so thrilled with one of the inactive ingredients… sucrose (table sugar). Since white sugar suppresses the immune system I am not sure why it makes an appearance here. Yes, I am sure it tastes better but it seems to me that selling an unsweetened version you could dissolve in tea and honey would make more sense.
For parents stuck in the habit of reaching for that Tylenol cold medicine this is a much better alternative. It also good for parents who are just getting to know about homeopathic and herbal remedies. I am just learning myself and taking a class about herbs for kids. Until I know how to set my own home apothecary Boiron products will be a convenient alternative. There is a coupon for $1 off on their web site for anyone who may be interested.
I got my box of stuff and we had to use it this weekend! I was just getting ready to blog about it myself! It DOES work wonders! I was very impressed!
Their products really work! Their Camilla is the best teething remedy we found. I’ve used the Coldcalm several times and it does take the edge off without making me feel like a zombie. (I hate how I feel when I have taken OTC cold meds in the past!)
i love Oscillo. i’ll have to check out the other ones if we get sick again. hopefully i won’t have to, though. when we all got the flu earlier this season the Oscillo was a lifesaver!
I’ve been using homeopathic remedies for decades — I used to live in Mexico where there’s a homeopathic drugstore practically on every corner.
But how do I get bigger sizes? Those tiny tubes are just too small, especially since now I have to drive two hours to find a drugstore that carries them
Gina – try 1800homeopathy.com. They sell many remedies in glass bottles with about 500 tabs.
Karla
Thank you so much!
Gina
Boiron products have saved my sanity as a new mom. Cocyntal is an amazing colic remedy, Camilia helps so much with teething – and the belladonna in it also helps with fevers, and Corzaylia has helped my little one’s cold disappear in 3 days. I also really appreciate that they create products appropriate for inftants and children. I have found that they often sell out in stores near me so when I find them in stock I buy 2 or 3 boxes. They also make wonderful baby shower gifts, it can be so overwhelming to be a new mom, trying to make the best decisions but not knowing where to start looking.
I just picked some up from the store while shopping. I haven’t tried them yet but love taking the natural route over conventional medicine. We have been taking Thieves extract for a few months now and have managed to ward off any sickness. I take it orally and rub it into the kids feet. I love the idea of using them as shower gifts. I will be using that idea for one this weekend.
Just wish the oscillococcinum was not derived from duck liver and heart.
I am really glad you are telling moms about homeopathy….It is really a life saver when you have kids…
Check out the radio show:
Ode to the Winter Season: Homeopathy for Flu, Colds and Coughs
December 18, 2008
at http://www.HomeopathyRadio.com and find out how other moms can use homeopathy easily and safely
I LOVE their products! I used the Camilla for teething and it was amazing. I’ve started using the Chestal and it does work just as well or better than OTC products. And the Oscillo is terrific as well. I’ve used it for flu in the past and i gave it to my DD when she got the flu recently. For both of us the flu was totally gone within 3 days using this product! Sure beats the 7-10 days without anything. I recommend their products to everyone i know and will likely give them out as Christmas gifts to my less enlightened family members.
I try my hardest not to use OTC meds when my family is feeling under the weather. Buying OTC was always a habit until I became informed and educated myself on the subject. I’m so glad I switched because each time we do manage to catch something, when I run to Whole Foods down the street instead of the super market, pharmacy or retail chain, we get over our illness much faster and with less discomfort than in years past. Sometimes friends and family look at me like I’ve gone overboard but they don’t bother arguing with me since they know how I feel about traditional medicines and they see the natural products working for my family. I’ve shared natural products and homeopathic concoctions with others when their methods don’t help and they are always pleased when the natural stuff does the job in less time with no ugly side effects. :)
Loved the review I thought the same I cannot challenge it in anyway. Have you got a list of your current review for me to read? I have also created some reviews for you to read on my blog…