Suggestions for homemade herbal preparations only. For commercial products, use package directions, because product strength may vary from brand to brand depending on manufacturing technique.
Teas (1 cup = 8 ounces = 240 ml)
Up to 24 pounds, 1-2 years, start with 1/4 cup, work up to 1/4 cup 3 times daily.
24-48 pounds, 3-6 years, start with 1/2 cup, work up to 1/2 cup 3-4 times dailly.
48-95 pounds, 7-11 years, start with 3/4 cup, work up to 3/4 cup 3-4 times daily.
95 pounds- Adult, 12-Adult, start with 1 cup, work up to 1 cup 3-4 times daily.
Glycerites (glycerine extracts)
Up to 24 pounds, 1-2 years, start with 10 drops, work up to 15-20 drops 3 times daily.
24-48 pounds, 3-6 years, start with 20 drops, work up to 20-40 drops 3 times daily.
48-95 pounds, 7-11 years, start with 30 drops, work up to 40 drops 3-4 times daily.
95 pounds- Adult, 12-Adult, start with 40 drops, work up to 60 drops 3-4 times daily.
Capsules (Standard, 00-size)
Up to 24 pounds, 1-2 years*, start with 1/4 capsule, work up to 1/4 capsule 3 times daily.
24-48 pounds, 3-6 years*, start with 1/2 capsule, work up to 1/2 capsule 3-4 times daily.
48-95 pounds, 7-11 years, start with 1 capsule, work up to 1 capsule 3-4 times daily.
95 pounds-Adult, 12-Adult, start with 2 capsules, work up to 2 capsules 3-4 times daily.
Tinctures (alcohol extracts)
24-48 pounds, 3-6 years**, start with 10 drops, work up to 10-20 drops 3 times daily.
48-95 pounds, 7-11 years, start with 15 drops, work up to 20-30 drops 3-4 times daily.
95 pounds-Adult, 12-Adult, start with 30 drops, work up to 40-50 drops 3-4 times daily.
*Instead of making capsules, blend these amounts of powdered herb into food for chcildren under age 7.
**Not recommended giving alcohol-based products to children under 3 years.
Clark's Rule
Named for chemist Cecil Clark, can be used to convert dosages labeled for adults. Clark's rule is based on the fact that most herb dosages are calculated for use by a 150-pound adult. To calculate an appropriate dose based on how much your child weighs in pounds, divided by 150. For example, a 50-pound child ( 50 divided by 150 equqals 1/3 ) would take one-third of the adult dose.