What precautions should I take if my child is young or sensitive to herbs? — Herbal Children's Soothing Tea, 25 Bags - Riki-Tiki

Even a children’s herbal tea is an active plant blend, not plain water. The main ingredients to notice are lemon balm, mint, black tea, rosehip, and the leaves of strawberry, currant, and sea buckthorn. Some children may be sensitive to any of these, so it is wise to introduce the tea gradually: give a small amount first and see how the child tolerates it before making it a regular drink.

Extra caution is important if the child is very young, has a restricted diet, reacts easily to mint, lemon balm, or black tea, or is already using other herbal products. Combining several herbal teas or supplements at the same time can add up the total plant compounds, so it is safer not to stack many herbal products unless a specialist has recommended it.

If a child has a chronic condition, takes medication, or you are unsure whether this tea suits their age, talk to a paediatrician or pharmacist first. This product is not a substitute for a balanced diet and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Always serve the tea at a comfortable drinking temperature and do not use it to replace water during the day.