Indigestion
In addition to the information given for functional dyspepsia in the chapter on the digestive system, an overiding issue must be taken into account for children - TASTE! If they don't like the medicine they won't take it, and medicinal plants only really work if they are actually taken. The following from Ms. Riggs is an example of what can be concocted if taste is taken into account.

Fennel and Orange Peel Tea
These carminative oils stimulate intestinal peristalsis, the wavelike contractions that move food through the intestine and promote the expulsion of gas from the gastrointestinal tract.

1 Tbl. Fennel Seed
1 Tbl. dried sweet orange peel
2 cups water
honey to taste

1. Combine the Fennel seed, orange peel and water in a covered pot.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain out the herbs and discard them. The tea is light green in color and smells mostly of Fennel.
4. You may see some essential oils floating on the top of the tea. Stir the tea to recombine the oils before serving. Keep any unused portion of tea in the refrigerator and reheat for each use. Discard any remaining tea after 2 days.

Avena sativa (Oats)
Hypericum perfoliatum (St. John's Wort)
Scutellaria spp. (Skullcap)
Verbena officinalis (Vervain)

Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
Lavandula spp. (Lavender)
Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort)
Matricaria recutita (Chamomile)
Melissa officinalis (Balm)
Tilia spp. (Linden)
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover)

Eschscholzia californica (Californian Poppy)
Matricaria recutita (Chamomile)

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1 qt. water
1 oz. dried Lavender buds
1 oz. dried Camomile flowers

1. Bring the water to a boil in a covered pot.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and add the herbs, being sure to cover the pot again. Let the herbs steep in the hot water for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and discard them. The bath tea is dark yellow and smells pleasantly of Lavender.
4. Pour the tea into an infant bathtub and add enough warm water to fill it. The herbal bath should be as hot as a normal bath for the infant.