Benefits of Organic Herbs vs. Non-Organic Herbs
By Marilyn Zink 
When most people think of organic products, they usually think about the food we eat.
While that’s important, it’s equally important, if not more important, to consider the use of organic herbs.
Why? The answer is simple. Herbs are used in so many ways; as flavouring in the foods we eat, in natural medicine, in skin care, cosmetics and shampoo and perhaps even in your bedding.
Going natural with your bedding is important because we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping. This is particularly important for children whose skins are more susceptible to absorbing toxic ingredients and would probably really benefit from infant’s organic clothing.
Skin care and cosmetic products are even more likely to affect children with toxins. Organic herbs made from extracts such as chamomile, sage, balm, mint or linden blossom are particularly soothing to the skin and known for their nourishing value.
In 1993 the National Research Council found children are more susceptible to pesticide residues because they ingest more food per unit of body weight than adults and their immune systems aren’t fully capable of detoxifying these residues.
As the skin is the largest organ covering the body, children are also more susceptible to absorbing more toxins through their skin. Pesticides used since the 1940s are sprayed on plants such as herbs. These pesticide residues can remain on plants long after they are harvested, with the possibility of toxins in cancer-causing levels.
In addition, additives are found in nearly all non-organic foods as well as herbs to extend their shelf life. Studies have linked these additives to increased rates of heart disease, cancer, skin disease, allergic reactions, headaches, asthma, slow growth and hyper-activity in children.