For centuries we have relied on the incredible power of nature’s plants to help support family health.
Today, modern science is validating what we have long known through the experience of traditional herbal practice.
Plants are complex, containing many different phytochemicals, or active constituents, that act in an integrated way. They can support a rapid immune response to a threat, while also helping to build resilience and integrity in the body to support long term immune strength.
Many herbs are well documented for use with children to support immunity and recovery from winter ills. Some such as Echinacea are well known, but others, such as Thyme may be less familiar to you.
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is an extensively researched and utilised traditional plant for immune support. It not only helps to build immune resistance, but also acts in a variety of ways to support recovery when the winter bugs take hold.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) provides powerful natural support for the body's immune defences and respiratory system, which includes helping to clear mucus from lungs and airways. ThymeMed is Artemis' exclusive plant extract made from wild harvested Central Otago Thyme. Find out more about this incredible New Zealand plant here.
Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis) has a high mucilage content to protect and soothe the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, including the nose, throat and airways.
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) is a gentle yet powerful plant well-known for its use in children. During ills & chills it supports the respiratory system, as well as the body’s natural immune response by helping to open pores and support sweating, which leads to cooling of the body.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) supports respiratory health by supporting mucus clearance from the lungs and airways and relaxing of the bronchial muscles. Licorice is also an adrenal tonic, supporting the adrenal glands during the added stress of ills & chills.
To recover quickly it is important to get enough sleep so your body can heal. However, we all know that can be challenging when ills and chills strike, especially for children. This is when you need a product with Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) on hand, such as Kids ChestRelief Night. Californian poppy has been used for centuries, particularly in children, for its natural relaxant and calming effects to support sleep by reducing restlessness. Which means you can get some sleep too!
These plants all feature in the Artemis ThymeMed Respiratory & Immunity Kids Range - products specifically formulated for young immune systems.
