This product is made using certified organic Echinacea that has been carefully grown on our organic farm in the Pacific Northwest. No artificial ingredients have been added. Read more about Children's Echinacea.
Fresh Organic Echinacea herb tops (Echinacea purpurea), Organic Echinacea root (Echinacea angustifolia)
Herb Strength: 670 mg/ml
Other Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, raspberry concentrate, raspberry essence, organic citrus extract. Herbs extracted in alcohol, alcohol removed.
Take 1 mL up to three times daily in warm water or juice. 1 mL = approx. 30 drops. Formulated for children 2-12 years. Not for use in infants.
This herb was used by many Native American populations throughout the country. This widespread use was adopted by the Eclectic physicians in the U.S. and its use was documented in medical texts until 1947. A German pharmaceutical manufacturer imported E. purpurea to Germany in the 1930s.
This herb is popular both In Europe and in the US. As a result of many clinical trials that were done in the 1990's Echinacea sales account for approximately 10% of the dietary supplement market. Many are still being conducted today.
Nutritional supplements containing echinacea should be used with caution in individuals with autoimmune diseases. Avoid use during nursing and use for no more than 1 week at a time during pregnancy since there is limited safety data available. Avoid excessive or long-term use. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.
Individuals sensitive to plants in the Daisy family (sesquiterpene lactone-containing plants) should use all Echinacea supplements with caution.