Product Description

St. Francis Herb Farm Elderberry Cough Syrup – Kids

A unique, all-natural cough syrup formula made with fresh Elderberry and Wild Cherry Bark blended with honey and essential oils

• Formulated for children
• Part of a bigger healing picture when it comes to colds and flu
• A cough remedy and then some
• Great-tasting relief of cold and flu symptoms
• Featuring elderberry, a classic antiviral and antibacterial, rich in flavonoid compounds
• Also includes wild cherry bark, used over the ages by many indigenous peoples for its anti-inflammatory properties

Who It’s For: Children and adolescents 2-13 years

Use for: Runny nose and nasal congestion, sore throat, headache and fever, pains and chills, excess phlegm, sneezing

How it Works: Essentially, a cough is a reflex defensive action of the body, allowing a person to clear mucus and other irritants from the throat and lungs. Coughing is most commonly associated with respiratory tract infections. Based on Elderberry and Wild Cherry Bar, this formula provides a natural alternative to the questionable effectiveness and pitfalls of over-the-counter cough syrups.

Who it’s for:
Children suffering from runny nose and nasal congestion, sore throat, headache and fever, pains and chills, excess phlegm, sneezing

Ingredients: 

Medicinal Ingredients:
Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina, bark), Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis, root), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, herb top and root), Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis or Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra – berry juice concentrate), Catnip (Nepeta cataria, herb top), Anise (Pimpinella anisum, seed), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, leaf)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Distilled water, Honey, Alcohol, Vegetable glycerine, Lemon peel essential oil (Citrus limon), Cinnamon bark essential oil (Cinnamomum verum).

Dosage: Children and adolescents (10 – 13 years): 3 tsp (15 mL or 1 tbsp); Children (5-9 years): 1.5 tsp (7.5 mL or ½ tbsp); Children (2-4 years): 1 tsp (5 mL). All doses should be taken 3 times daily a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.

Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before use: if you are breastfeeding; if you have an autoimmune disorder or are taking immunosuppressants; if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and/or HIV infection. Consult a health care practitioner if cough worsens, persists for more than 7 days, or is accompanied by a high fever. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms reoccur or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.

Contraindications: Do not use: if you are pregnant; if you are allergic to plants of the Apiaceae family.

Known Adverse Reactions: Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) can occur, in which case, discontinue use. Discontinue use in case of gastrointestinal upsets, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Diuretic effect may occur. Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur; use caution if you are allergic to plants of the Daisy family.