Gaia Herbs has a line of herbal formulas just for children—GaiaKids®. Formulated by pediatric naturopath, Dr. Mary Bove, this line consists of 10 alcohol-free herbal formulas that deliver herbal support with kid friendly tastes. GaiaKids® Bronchial Wellness for Kids provides herbal support for the respiratory system and promotes healthy mucous membranes.
The herbal syrup, recommended for kids ages two to 15, used pure organic herbs such as Plantain and Grindelia, that are used traditionally in Europe for promoting respiratory health and naturally processed to ensure high concentration and absorption.
Because it is made of herbs, I initially thought that my twin toddlers, who are now two years and eight months old, will hate the taste. (I grew up in a home where my siblings and I were given herbal remedies when we have the common cold and I tell you, a concoction called gabon tea (scientific name: Blumea balsamifera) is not the hot chocolate that children would love to have during those awful days of nasty cough and cruel cold.
To my surprise, they looove the syrup and wanted more!
Why? Because unlike other herbal syrup brands, GaiaKids® Bronchial Wellness for Kids has a great taste that comes from organic honey, lemon, and flavorful essential oils.
We got the sample in the midst of winter and wasted no time in trying it out. Because they liked the taste – it’s candy, my son Nicholas said – I did not have issues in calling them to take their vitamins; instead, they remind me that it’s time for “candy” (the last time they had a lollipop was in November 2015).
I have always believed in the healing powers of herbs having grown up in a home with a mother who gave us homemade tea concoction to cure cough and cold, fever, diarrhea, and other illnesses. My Mom boiled gabon leaves when we had the flu. Ginger and kalamansi juice were effective sore throat and cough remedies. There were even herbs and plants that were meant to cure dengue fever and relieve constipation, among others.
Alongside GaiaKids® Bronchial Wellness for Kids, another product to try is GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Syrup is a great tasting all-natural syrup, made from Certified Organic Black Elderberries and added Acacia honey, that can be taken by children daily or on occasion to support their immune systems.
Honey offers tasty and soothing support for the upper respiratory system, and the formula contains no artificial flavors or colors, no preservatives, and no high fructose corn syrup – and we all know what high fructose corn syrup does to our children!
What I admire about this company is their transparency. You can go the Meet Your Herbs website to track each product and find proof that the product passes all quality tests to ensure the safest products for your children. Interested in learning more about herbs and the ingredients in GaiaKids® Bronchial Wellness for Kids? Click here for more details.
As an added treat to the readers of this blog, check out this Gaia Herbs link to redeem a free sample of Bronchial Wellness for Kids and a $2 off GaiaKids® coupon.
GaiaKids® Bronchial Wellness for Kids and GaiaKids® Black Elderberry Syrup retails for $19.99 for 3 fl oz.
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