Herbal Supplements: Indications, Clinical Concerns, and Safety

Nutr Today. 2002 May-Jun;37(3):122-124. doi: 10.1097/00017285-200205000-00009.

Abstract

Most herbal home remedies used in children, including teas made from chamomile, fennel, ginger, or mints, are benign. Most topical preparations are benign; however, garlic poultices can cause burns. Internal use of herbs containing saturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids should be avoided.