Herbal treatments/alternative medicine for my son?!

Herbal treatments/alternative medicine for my son?

my husband and i have used herbal and alternative medicine for ourselfs for several years; we like it better, and believe it to be more effective than most doctors and RX drugs.
my son is 2 1/2, no particular medical problem, but i'm wondering if things like echinecea, tea tree oil, (and other alternative treatments) are ok. do people just say they are unsafe for kids because of the FDA and healthcare industries, or is there any truth in herbs being unsafe for kids?

I would consult with a knowledgeable naturopath,herbs are just like drugs they need to be handled with someone trained in herbal medicine,I wouldn't necessarily go with only the advice of an MD because they are not trained in herbs.A licensed naturopath is your best bet.Generally children need much smaller doses of herbs,and only certain ones which are gentle.Children do very well on homeopathic medications for instance.Their systems are much purer and responsive then an adult.You must get proffessional guidance.