Is Echinacea safe to give to my children?

Echinacea is one of the most popular, respected and highly researched herbs in the world. It is well known as a primary immune stimulating and strengthening herb.
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Echinacea can be used periodically throughout the year, perhaps one week of use then off for two or three weeks. It can be used more frequently at different times of the year, such as in the winter season for added support of your child’s immune system. When needed, during an acute situation, Echinacea can be given four times daily for up to ten days.

?"My seven year old son absolutely loves the ChildLife® Liquid Vitamin C and also the ChildLife® Echinacea Drops (he wasn't too keen on the ChildLife® First Defense when he first tried it, but now after three days he is starting to like the flavour which is just fantastic). I've had problems in the past finding vitamins that he liked as he is really fussy so I'm incredibly pleased he loves these ones and I will definitely be buying these in the future. Many thanks"
Cherie from Auckland

ChildLife® Echinacea simple-to-use drops is made especially for infants and children in delicious natural orange flavour, the perfect delivery system for children of all ages.

Dr. Clarke’s formulation of Echinacea uses the two most potent, absorbable and bioavailable forms of Echinacea:
Echinacea augustifolia (root)
Echinacea purperea (leaf & flower).

Dr. Clarke has also solved one of the major issues that has prevented children from taking Echinacea in the past…taste! ChildLife® Echinacea is all natural, non-bitter sweet orange flavoured Echinacea that children absolutely love!

ChildLife® Echinacea Drops can complement other immune support formulas, such as Vitamin C. ChildLife Echinacea in the form of alcohol-free liquid extracts assures consistent levels of the herbal’s active compounds

ChildLife® Echinacea is infant and child friendly and easy for parents to use.

?These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.?

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Ingredients
This formula is gluten free, casein free and alcohol free. It contains no milk, eggs, wheat, yeast, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish. No artificial colourings, flavourings or sweeteners. The Echinacea is organically grown and flavoured with natural sweet orange essential oil. 15mg echinacea purpurea(leaf&flower); 15mg echinacea angustifolia(root).Other Ingredients :Deionized Water, Glycerin, Fructose and Natural Orange Oil.

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Directions & Precautions


Suggested Dosage:

Infants 6 months to 1 yr: 5 drops, 4x daily
Children 1-12 yrs: 10 drops, 4x daily
Shake well before use.
Store in a cool dry place.
Give directly or mix with your child’s favourite drink.

Echinacea can be used periodically throughout the year, perhaps one week of use then off for two or three weeks. It can be used more frequently at different times of the year, such as in the winter season for added support of your child’s immune system. When needed, during an acute situation, Echinacea can be given four times daily for up to ten days.

ChildLife® Echinacea Drops can complement other immune support formulas, such as Vitamin C. ChildLife Echinacea in the form of alcohol-free liquid extracts assures consistent levels of the herbal’s active compounds.