Facts About Sweet Echinacea Immune Support Supplement for Children by Herbs for Kids

Echinacea is a great herb to use during the onset of cold's or the flu. This supplement is wonderful for children and works well in reducing the time of some illnesses.

This supplement is a sweet tasting alcohol free elixir by the company Herbs for Kid's. Herbs for Kids remedies are all natural and kid friendly. They are great tasting and most kids will take them easily in juice or water. They may even surprise you and take it plain as most of these remedies are great tasting! Of course this is a very important factor when it comes to administering medicine to little ones!

This herbal remedy's main ingredient is Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea). Echinacea is a perennial also known by it's common name of purple coneflower. Echinacea is known worldwide for it's immune stimulating properties. Studies are inconclusive on how it actually works, but there are many folks who swear by this herb. Treating the common cold and the flu. Echinacea is antiviral and antibacterial in nature. It also contains the active ingredient echinoside.

This remedy should be used right at the inset of your child's illness. It can be used during full blown bouts of illness but works best at the onset. It will help reduce fever and cold symptoms. It also helps with the fatigue that comes with being sick. This is especially soothing to children. Adult's can take this formula as well though! So it is all purpose and can be kept on hand for the whole family.

This herbal remedy is suggested for your child to take 3-4 times daily and comes with a handy weight chart for determining dosage amounts.

Echinacea should be used with caution by those with diabetes and should not be used by those with suppressed immune systems.. Otherwise there are virtually no side effects of this remedy.

The ingredients of this remedy are; Kosher coconut or palm kernel oil, glycerin, purified water and citric acid. All herbs in Herbs for Kids formulas are organically grown and or responsibly wild crafted.

This remedy costs around $6 for a 1oz bottle. You can order it online directly from Herbs for Kids or you can also find it at your local health food store or co-op.