Pediatr Nurs. 2001 Jan-Feb; 27(1): 61-7.

Natural approaches to children's health: herbals and complementary and alternative medicine.

Vessey JA, Rechkemmer A.

Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices are widely used with pediatric populations. An overview of herbal medicines, use of common therapies with children, and advisory information is discussed.