ST FRANCIS HERB FARM Echinacea Plus Kids (250 ml)

School hallways, hockey rinks, birthday parties: a child's calendar is a busy social scene. St Francis Herb Farm Echinacea Plus Kids is a liquid herbal formula of astragalus and codonopsis roots, two adaptogenic herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine, that helps support a balanced immune system. It is dosed by age, from 2 years through to adults.

Why you'll love it

• Astragalus and codonopsis root, a classic pairing in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Age-based dosing from 2 years old to adult
• Mixes into a little water or juice
• Certified organic alcohol and vegetable glycerine base
• 250 ml bottle

How to use

Take twice daily in a little water or juice, on an empty stomach. Children 2 to 4: 0.75 to 1 ml (22 to 30 drops). Children 5 to 9: 1 to 1.5 ml (30 to 45 drops). Children and adolescents 10 to 14: 2 to 3 ml (60 to 90 drops). Adults and adolescents 15 and over: 4.5 to 6 ml (135 to 180 drops).

What's inside

• Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus, root) — a sweet, mild root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula, root) — sometimes called poor man's ginseng, a gentle tonic root

Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, certified organic alcohol, whey (from milk), certified organic vegetable glycerine.

Good to know

• NPN 80030449
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have an autoimmune condition
• Contains milk (whey) and alcohol
• The ingredient list shows astragalus and codonopsis; echinacea is not listed among the medicinal ingredients

FAQs

How much should my child take?
Dosing depends on age: 22 to 30 drops for ages 2 to 4, 30 to 45 drops for ages 5 to 9, and 60 to 90 drops for ages 10 to 14, each taken twice daily in a little water or juice.

Is it dairy free?
No. The formula contains whey, which comes from milk, alongside distilled water, organic alcohol and organic vegetable glycerine. Choose another product if your child avoids dairy.