 | Folic acidone of the B vitamins, folic acid helps heal mucus membranes and has been found helpful in healing cold sores.
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| Dry Cough Blendmix 2 drops eucaplytus, 2 drops lemon, and 2 tablespoons sweetener (for children older than one year old, use honey; if younger, use maple syrup). Dilute 1 teaspoon of this blend in a 4- to 6-ounce glass of warm water, and sip slowly.
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| Coughs with Mucus Blendmix 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 drop thyme, and 1 drop tea tree oil with 1 tablespoon sweetener (for children older than 1 year, use honey; if younger, use maple syrup). Add 1 drop of this mixture to a 4- to 6-ounce glass of warm water and sip slowly.
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| Cough Massage Oilfor either type of cough, combine 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops thyme, and 1 tablespoon organic, cold-pressed vegetable oil. Massage into chest and back.
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| Aconitumuse during the first 24 hours for a dry cough, especially one that starts after exposure to cold or after a fright.
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| Spongiafor a dry, barking, or rattling cough aggravated by talking, getting excited, and cold drinks; better after sipping a hot drink.
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| Bryoniafor a dry, painful cough; even breathing hurts, so the child may put his hands on his chest to lessen movement.
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| Belladonnafor a cough with high fever and sweating.
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| Antimonium tartaricum
for a pale, tired child who feels breathless and has a rattling cough due to thick mucus. Do not give if your child has a fever.
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| Pulsatillafor the emotional, clingy child with a cough that produces thick yellow or yellow-green expectoration; cough is worse after eating or lying down and is aggravated by being in a warm, stuffy room.
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| Rumexfor a dry, tickling cough, worse when lying down (especially on the left side) or when breathing cold air.
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