Dave: Sorry I hit send before I was ready on the last email.  Topical Brandy
and Whiskey can be very effective for teething, but they are also associated
with decreased respiration and possibly SIDS, as well as suspected in later
life alcoholism.

Chamomille, fennel, and mint are all used for colic and diarrhea.  The dose
depends upon whether you are talking about homeopathic or true herbal
dosages.  If they are teas, then the strength varies dramatically based upon
whether fresh herbs are used, the variety within the type of herb, the
temperature and acidity/alkalinity of the water, etc.  Most traditional
health providers in an area know "instinctively" how to tinker with these
factors to come up with the right dose.  I can give you examples if you
want; however, most studies use either capsule form standardized herbs or
with babies we use tinctures (with the alcohol evaporated off) since we can
reliably calculate the dosages.

The allergy issue with chamomille is also a significant one (unless it is
given as a homeopathic) because it is in the daisy family.  I've had moms
have severe allergic rhinitis and asthma just from drinking their
self-prescribed tea!

Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC    [log in to unmask]
mom, wife, educator, lactation consultant, researcher, scientist, author,
organic gardener, photographer, lapidary creator, lousy cleaner.


RE:----------
>From: [log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: teething
>Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2000, 7:26 PM
>

> Chris,
>
> Saw your post regarding brandy being fatal when given for teething.
>
> I found articles citing that around the world teething diarrhea is combatted
> with Chamomille....but I haven't seen the amount they use...any ideas?
>
> Also ....I tried about everything in my drug kit for teething and found
> rubbing whiskey on the gums to be most effective.
>
> Smile-On,
> Dave
>

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