7. Astragalus
You also may want to consider astragalus because there is some scientific proof backing up its use against HFM. At least one study found that when this herb is used with this particular viral infection, that it had powerful antiviral properties that were specifically against this virus. You can make this into a tea as well just like you can with the others, or you can turn it into a poultice or use it in some other form.
This is actually a really exciting herb because everything else just tends to work as a standard antiviral, and while they can be very helpful, having antiviral that activates and becomes more powerful in the presence of this particular virus is definitely the way you want to go when it comes to treating your child’s illness. You can find this herb online or at many retail stores in the herbal supplement section.