Why was my daughter prescribed white chestnut drops?

Question

After a visit to a chiropractor today my 20 month old daughter Lilia had 'her emotions checked'. It had nothing to do with cracking her back etc but rather pressing down on her arm and running her hand over little vials. I've no idea what practice it is. Anyway I was told she needs white chestnut. Does anyone know what this signifies or if it can do any harm? Searches I've looked up on the net seem to indicate she has a 'troubled mind' but at only 20 months she is unable to say what she is thinking. How would the chiropractor know? Probably nothing to do with it, but I am due with my second child next week.

Answer 1

i would not give my baby anything he suggested. he did not go to medical school, plus she is way too small for that type of a "troubled mind" judgement.

Answer 2

This is a completely bogus quackery, usually done by naturopaths, but also by unscrupulous chiropractors.  It is called muscle testing or applied kinesiology.  That sounds official, but is meaningless.  There is not a shred of science behind it, and it cannot be used to diagnose anything....never mind a "troubled mind", whatever that is.

White Chestnut is claimed to have a calming effect. I'm not aware of any objective evidence that supports it.

This person is a total quack and is just trying to sell you products.  Why would you take a 2 year old to a chiropractor in the first place???  Whatever else they may do with low back pain in adults, there is no reason a child should EVER see a chiropractor.

Answer 3

White Chestnut is one of the 38 Bach flower essences.  The only notes I have on it for use is for "repetitive thoughts", another book says for "constant worry".  Person may appear "distracted, agitated or inattentive".

Maybe your almost two year old is picking up on any anxieties you are experiencing with the impending birth.

The flower essences cannot harm her at all.  You don't have to have her take them by mouth.  Simply shake the bottle well and put drops on her forehead, wrists, arms, etc.  Don't hesitate to put some on yourself when you "treat" your child.

The Bach five-flower Rescue Remedy is a great thing to take along with you when you go into labor and deliver.  Put several droppersful in a bottle of good water. Take it with you to the hospital and sip it regularly throughout your labor.

Good luck with the new baby and for a happy experience all around.

Answer 4

It is safe for your baby to take.

Have you seen these sites?

http://www.herbalremedies.com/whitches10...

http://wellandtruly.co.nz/flower-essence...

While examining her he must have seen something wrong.  If you are worried that why a chiro sees something wrong then you should talk to him and ask him how he knows and how he can see that.  Don't be afraid to question the doc.