Herbal healing question...

Ang7

Hi ladies,

Hope you don't mind if I "pick your brains" for a minute...

My teenage daughter went to see a chiro/herbal healer yesterday for tummy issues that have been going on since she had her tonsils out last year.  Long story short, she was given Blackcurrant Seed Oil, Probiotics, DSF formula, Total Virx and Indole-3-Carbinol.  I am trying to read up on these and be sure that it is ok for a 14 year old.  Should I check with her pediatrician?  Both she and I liked this doctor...

Thanks for your thoughts and your time.

Mamita49

I do like herbs, and have taking courses at the herbs academie in herb collection.

However............

You not only should but MUST check with a doc to see if those herbs are ok to take for a growing child.

Geee, she is 14......... 

Ang7

Yes, she is 14.

That is why I am looking into what these supplements do etc.

CrunchyPoodleMama

Of that list, I'm only familiar with probiotics and I3C... personally, I would try her on probiotics for a couple of weeks before trying anything else, because that alone may clear up her tummy troubles. For the others that I'm not familiar with, I would read EVERY web page I could find on them, including contraindications, find specific info that they are safe for children, and find a pediatrician who understands herbs and won't just tell you "herbs are quackery; you should never give an herb to a child." I don't think it's wise though to throw a whole array of herbs etc. when something as straightforward as probiotics may be all she needs. Sorry I don't have anything more specific... good luck to her.

Ang7

Thank you Julia.

It does make sense that the probiotics might help her as she was on antibiotics often before she had her tonsils out...

I know this is a BC site and I appreciate your thoughts on this.