herb dosages for children

Herb Dosages for Children

Infusions & Teas

If Adult Dose = 1 Cup
Newborn - 2 years = One dose equals 1/2 teaspoon
2-4 years = 2 tbs.
4-7 years = 1/4 cup
7-11 years = 1/2 cup
(A nursing mother may also take an adult dose and the herbs will be transmitted to her baby through her breast milk, filtered and diluted to the appropriate strength.)

Tinctures

If Adult Dose = 1 teaspoon
Younger than 3 mos. = 2 drops
3-6 mos. = 3 drops
6-9 mos. = 4 drops
9-12 mos. = 5 drops
12-18 mos. = 7 drops
18-24 mos. = 8 drops
2-3 years = 10 drops
3-4 years = 12 drops
4-6 years = 15 drops
6-9 years = 24 drops
9-12 years = 30 drops