Medicine from the Wild
The apothecary offers small batch, handmade herbal medicine crafted with care and intention from wild harvested & certified organic plants. May these medicines be an inspiration to reunite ourselves with Mother Nature, so we can continue to protect the well-being of our sacred home in return for all she provides for us.
The apothecary offers wildcrafted herbal medicines cultivated to restore the vitality of the body & reconnect us to the healing power of the Earth. These medicines are handcrafted in Mangaroa Valley of Aotearoa, through a fruitful collaboration with Mangaroa Farms, and nurtured through the herbalist’s devotion to living in right relationship with our plant kin. Every leaf, root, and flower handled with care and intention is a testament to the abundant moments spent identifying plants, foraging in the forest, and attuning to plant’s rhythms & cycles to create medicine that is not only 100% natural and highly effective, but sacred & symbiotic ~ as nature intended.
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There’s a misconception that children, pregnant women or breastfeeding mamas can’t consume tinctures containing alcohol. While it may be a personal preference not to, it’s important to understand in many cases alcohol plays a major role in pulling out specific chemical constituents making the plant medicine even more effective at doing its job & making it shelf stable. Realistically one dropper full (which is about 25-30 drops) has about as much alcohol as a ripe banana or vanilla extract. The dosage for a child is significantly smaller than what an adult may take. If you feel uncomfortable & want the medicinal properties of the herbs but want to remove the alcohol you can always get a cup of boiling water or tea & drop the appropriate dosage into it. Make sure to leave it uncovered so the heat can evaporate the alcohol from the water. As always use your own discernment & do what you feel is comfortable.
I would consider this to be the standard dosage for children. Add to water, juice or tea. If you ever find yourself needing guidance please feel free to fill out our contact form.
< 3 months old - 2 drops
3 to 6 months- 3 drops
6 to 9 months - 4 drops
9 to 12 months- 5 drops
12 to 18 months - 7 drops
18 to 24 months - 8 drops
2 to 3 years - 10 drops
3 to 4 years - 12 drops
4 to 6 years - 15 drops
6 to 9 years - 24 drops
9 - 12 years + - 30 drops
Young's Rule - Add 12 to the child's age. Divide the child's age by this total. Example: dosage for a 4 year old: 4 divided by 16 (4+12) = .25, or 1/4 of the adult dosage.
Cowling's Rule - Divide the number of the child's next birthday by 24. Example: dosage for a child who is 3, turning 4 would be: 4 divided by 24 = .16, or 1/6 of the adult dosage
These products are Medical Herbalist formulated dietary supplements and are not intended to treat or cure disease. Always read the label. Use only as directed. Consult a naturopath or physician before use, and if you experience any negative symptoms. Always check drug-herb interactions if you’re on any medication before use. Store in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight.