For babies

👶 HERBS SAFE FOR BABIES
(Under 1 Year Old)
Gentle herbs that support digestion, calm, and comfort for infants.

Use only mild, nutritive, or external herbs in micro-doses or diluted teas. Babies’ organs are still developing, so avoid detoxifying, stimulating, or bitter herbs.

Herb	Use	Form
Chamomile	Colic, gas, teething pain, irritability, mild sleep aid.	Weak tea (1 tsp per 8 oz water), 1–2 tsp dose.
Fennel Seed	Infant colic, bloating, and milk digestion issues.	Weak tea (few drops given via spoon).
Oatstraw	Nutritive for eczema, anxiety, and gentle sleep support.	Tea or added to bath.
Marshmallow Root	Soothe teething, dry throat, or mild cough.	Infusion, used topically or as mild syrup.
Calendula Flowers	Skin irritations, diaper rash, cradle cap.	Oil infusion or bath.
Lavender	Gentle calming aroma, soothes fussy or sleepless babies.	Essential oil in diffuser or diluted oil.
Nettle (very mild infusion)	Mineral tonic for breastfeeding mothers; a few drops of milk-safe tea may be used.	For nursing moms or as herbal bath.
Aloe Vera Gel (external only)	Skin cooling, rashes, minor burns.	Topical gel only.