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6. Elderberry
Elderberry can also be a terrific choice when it comes to healing. Elderberry is a really tasty herb, and this can actually be a problem when it comes to HFM. With this disease, you definitely want to avoid anything acidic, but you also want to avoid things that might be painful to swallow or put in the mouth.
Elderberry is not acidic, but it is a little harsher than lemon balm or some of the other herbs that we have discussed here. However, the benefit of this herb is that some kids will not want the neutral and mild taste of lemon balm and will require something else. You can turn this into a syrup or make it into tea for your child. This is also an extremely powerful antiviral.