Parents always care about the health of their babies. They try to protect the child from viruses and harmful bacteria in all available ways. To strengthen the immune system in medicine, a natural remedy is actively used - echinacea.
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Echinacea syrup - benefits for children
Echinacea purpurea, in addition to an attractive form of bright colors, has a rich composition of trace elements and vitamins. Therefore, traditional healers and traditional medicine recommend taking medications based on this plant for the treatment and prevention of various diseases.
For the preparation of medicines, the roots of Echinacea, its stem, leaves and flowers are used.
The composition of the healing plant includes a complex of useful substances:
- polysaccharides;
- flavonoids;
- essential oils;
- alkaloids;
- tannins;
- glycosides;
- phytosterols;
- saponins;
- resins;
- organic acids (linoleic, palmitic);
- vitamins of groups A, B, C and E;
- trace elements (calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, selenium).
Such a universal chemical composition of the plant allows it to effectively deal with pathogens of various diseases, increase immunity, and reduce fatigue.
Different forms of the drug are available. You can purchase a dry pharmacy collection, alcohol tincture, tablets or syrup.
More convenient to use and safe for children is echinacea extract syrup. It tastes good, so the child will be happy to drink it.
A syrup has such beneficial properties:
- Strengthens the immune system. Plant components stimulate the appearance of interferon, which is resistant to infections.
- Reduces the growth of pathogenic bacteria.Essential oils increase the appearance of macrophages responsible for the destruction of pathological microorganisms.
- Improves heart function. Potassium and magnesium strengthen the walls of blood vessels, normalize blood flow.
- It is actively fighting viruses.
- Improves response to stressful situations.
- Relieves fungal and bacterial inflammation.
- Restores the body after an illness.
- Improves memory, increases alertness.
- It activates mental processes in the brain.
- Promotes wound healing.
- Replenishes the supply of vitamins that are missing in the child's body.
- Normalizes the work of the stomach and intestines.
- Removes toxins from the body.
- Improves the functionality of the urinary system.
After taking Echinacea syrup, children feel much better. They are active, do not tire so quickly, diseases occur less frequently. It also affects learning - in children the success increases, there is a belief in one's abilities and capabilities.
What diseases is it used for?
Echinacea syrup is prescribed in such cases:
- decreased immunity;
- colds, flu;
- diseases of the upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis, bronchitis, cough);
- constant fatigue syndrome;
- drowsiness;
- inflammation of the oral cavity, throat (stomatitis, tonsillitis);
- decreased appetite;
- inflammatory processes of the skin (ulcers, burns, edema);
- digestive disorders;
- avitaminosis;
- herpetic infection;
- acne;
- poisoning;
- antibiotic treatment;
- joint problems.
You can not start taking echinacea on your own. This requires a consultation with a doctor.
Instructions for use of syrup for children
Echinacea extract is part of the syrup, which is considered the safest form for use in childhood. It does not contain alcohol, so it can be safely given to babies from 1 year old.
To sweeten the bitter taste of echinacea, manufacturers add glucose to the drug. Therefore, the instructions for use of the syrup emphasize the need for careful use for children with a tendency to allergies. Possible manifestations of diathesis on the skin.
Adolescents after 12 years of age take syrup in an adult dosage. At this age, the use of echinacea tincture for oral administration, as well as for wiping acne on the face, is allowed.
Dosages for children 1-6 years old
The daily dose of syrup depends on the age of the child:
- children from one to 3 years old - 2–5 drops per tablespoon of water;
- Echinacea for children 3 years and more - 1 teaspoon of syrup diluted with water.
Take the drug twice a day.
Doctors recommend drinking syrup in the morning so that the child does not have problems falling asleep.
The course of treatment for children should not be more than a month. Then you can resume taking after a short break. Long-term use of echinacea causes the opposite effect, reduces immunity.
Contraindications and side effects
Although the syrup has a natural composition, it must be taken if there are no such contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to drugs based on this type of plant (idiosyncrasy);
- child's age up to 1 year;
- past organ transplant operations;
- autoimmune pathologies (AIDS, HIV infection, multiple sclerosis);
- progressive diseases (oncology, tuberculosis, atherosclerosis);
- systemic pathologies of connective tissue (rheumatoid arthritis, periarthritis nodosa);
- decreased liver function;
- the use of other immunostimulating agents (the effectiveness of the drugs decreases).
Children should not take Echinacea preparations in forms that are contraindicated at their age.
The use of syrup can cause undesirable consequences:
- allergic reaction (skin rashes, atopic dermatitis, edema, bronchospasm, anaphylactic shock);
- indigestion (nausea, diarrhea);
- dizziness, migraine;
- palpitations, shortness of breath;
- jumps in blood pressure;
- hyperhidrosis (increased sweating).
If the dosage is increased, dangerous symptoms may develop:
- increased irritability of the nervous system;
- sleep disturbances (it is better not to take syrup at night);
- arterial hypertension.
To protect the child from complications, it is necessary to observe the dosage and duration of treatment with Echinacea syrup. You should also consult your doctor before using the drug.
Echinacea is a natural tonic, affordable, easy to use, with virtually no side effects.
