 | Bryoniafor the child whose right gland is more swollen than the left, and who may be constipated.
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| Rhus toxicodendron
for a child whose left gland is more swollen than the right, and who feels stiff and achy in the morning but somewhat better as he continues to move.
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| Mercuriusfor the second stage of mumps infection; for the child with swollen glands, a sore throat, bad taste in the mouth, bad breath, and increased salivation. A boy may have swollen testicles.
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| Phytolaccafor the child whose salivary glands are firm and hard, and who has shooting pains in the ear when swallowing.
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| Pulsatillafor the second stage of mumps infection when the child feels worse in stuffy rooms, better in cool air, has little thirst, and has physical and emotional symptoms that constantly change.
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| Echinacea and goldenseal combinationechinacea is antiviral; goldenseal is antibacterial and soothes mucus membranes. Both herbs stimulate immune function.
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| Garlicantibacterial and antiviral.
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| Shiitake mushroomstimulates immune response. Cook and add to soup or give in capsule form.
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| Chamomile teacalms a restless child.
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| Emergen-Cproduct from Alacer Corporation containing vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, manganese, chromium, and zinc; boosts immune function, helps body deal with stress.
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| Quercetin plus other bioflavonoidsanti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, works with vitamin C to boost immune function.
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| Beta-caroteneused by the body to produce vitamin A, heals mucus membranes, important for proper immune function.
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