The child's body is very fragile and defenseless against pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The situation is aggravated by the fact that children are constantly in a large group, so the main issue for parents is protecting the child from infections and strengthening his immunity. Pediatricians advise giving children echinacea as a powerful immunostimulating agent.
Echinacea: use for children
Most often, children are exposed to colds, flu, acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections. In this case, taking echinacea will increase the body's resistance, and not only to these, but also to other viral diseases. In addition, it will strengthen the immune system, help in the fight against chronic ailments, inflammations, urological and autoimmune diseases, and support the body during the rehabilitation period after powerful therapeutic effects such as antibacterial or radiation treatment.
In general, the effect of echinacea can be defined as tonic. It will also help to stimulate the nervous system, for external use with long-term non-healing wounds. This plant contains a large amount of vitamins, due to which, in combination, for example with a decoction of rosehip fruit, it will enrich the body with all the necessary nutrients.
Echinacea for children: instructions for parents
Echinacea comes in a variety of forms, including those specifically designed for children. It is produced in the form of a tincture, dried and in granules.
Echinacea tincture is made with alcohol, therefore it is suitable only for children over twelve years old, and even then it should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 3 before use. You can give the child several drops of tincture diluted with water at one time. Take the medicine before meals, three times a day.
As a preventive measure, to strengthen the body, it is enough to drink the tincture for two weeks. If the remedy is intended to help treat a specific medical condition, then it should be taken three to eight weeks as directed by the physician. The side effects of such a remedy are minimal. In general, in rare cases, an allergic reaction is possible. The most important thing is to observe the dosage and not exceed the maximum allowable duration of the treatment course.
Echinacea in safe tablets is suitable for children from the age of four - this is a modern drug "Immunal". One course of preventive treatment according to the instructions is enough to protect the child from illness for several months, or at least to ease the process of the illness and speed up recovery. The solution of "Immunal" is also allowed to be given to children from one year to 20 drops maximum three times a day.
In general, for babies from one year old, tea leaves from dried flowers, leaves and plant roots are most often used. However, it should be borne in mind that an allergic reaction is possible, so you can start taking it only after consulting a pediatrician. Alternatively, one should not forget about the benefits of moderate physical activity, hardening and other herbal remedies for strengthening the immune system, such as rose hips, blueberries, raspberries, lingonberries.
