Artemis Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid | 100ml

Artemis Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid

What is Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid?

When your child is unwell with a cough or cold, mucus can collect in the airways affecting their breathing making your child pretty miserable. A sore throat can also cause your child great discomfort. Kids Chest Relief Day is a liquid tonic that you can give to your child during the day that helps keep the chest and airways clear to support relaxed breathing and support your child through their illness.

Why use Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid?

Coughs, colds and sore throats affect us all at times, but these symptoms are particularly miserable for a child. Kids Chest Relief Day is an oral liquid that helps keep the chest and airways clear to support relaxed breathing when your child is unwell and has problems with their chest and breathing caused by mucus in the airways; as well as soothing a sore throat or tickly cough. Kids Chest Relief Day contains a range of natural herbal ingredients with properties that soothe irritated and inflamed airways and help loosen the thick sticky mucus or phlegm that collects in the airways. Kids Chest Relief Day is a natural way to support your child during the day while they are unwell, with the added benefit of a child friendly flavour. Kids Chest Relief Day is suitable if your child has asthma, in addition to any prescribed medication they are taking. 

What are the Key Benefits of Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid?

• Traditional medicinal plant formula in a natural glycerine baseEasy to swallow pleasant tasting herbal liquid, with natural flavouring of apple, orange and licorice Provides natural support for relaxed breathing if your child is unwell or having breathing problems
• Herbal ingredients with antibacterial properties to help fight infection, expectorant properties to help clear the airways, and antitussive properties to reduce coughing 
• No restriction on long term use 
• Suitable for newborns, infants and young children 
• All ingredients are organic, GE free and vegan
• Does not contain sugar, honey or artificial sweeteners
• Does not contain added colours, flavours, preservatives, gluten, wheat or dairy

What is mucus in the airways?

Mucus is produced by the mucous membranes of the body that line the body cavities, including the intestines and passages of airways (bronchioles and bronchi). The purpose of mucus is to lubricate these membranes and provide a protective barrier against harmful infiltrators from the environment, such as pathogens like bacteria and viruses, dust and allergens like pollen. If the mucous membranes of the airways become irritated due to an infection, an allergy or inflammation such as in asthma, they produce thick, sticky mucus known as phlegm, which blocks the airways and is difficult to cough up.

What is an expectorant?

Thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and passages of the airways (phlegm) causes irritation and is difficult to cough up. An expectorant helps thin and loosen this phlegm, which makes it easier to cough up and clear the airways.

What is an antitussive?

An antitussive is a substance that helps calm a dry cough by soothing the irritation and suppressing the coughing reflex.

What is mucilage?

A mucilage is a sticky viscous secretion produced by plants containing proteins and polysaccharides that can be used to coat and soothe irritated mucous membranes.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways with symptoms including wheezing, cough, tightness of the chest and shortness of breath, caused by narrowing or constriction of the bronchioles (small airways), known as bronchospasm.

What are the Ingredients of Kids Chest Relief Day?

Key Ingredients:

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis):

Marshmallow is a perennial plant native to most European countries, western Asia and North Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine by ancient Egyptians and is used in contemporary herbal medicine to soothe inflammation, ease sore throat and to reduce irritation and cough. Marshmallow extract works as a mucilage, and contains flavonoids, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties. In animal models Marshmallow root extract was found to relax bronchial muscle indicating it may be useful in treating asthma and suppressing cough^{1, 2.}

Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum):

Mullein is a flowering plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family and can be found in central and southern Europe, Asia around the Mediterranean. Mullein flowers and leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat sore throat and dry cough and to clear mucus in respiratory disorders. Mullein is used in contemporary herbal medicine for its expectorant and antiseptic properties in the treatment respiratory tract diseases including inflammation of the airways in asthma, and cough. In vitro studies have indicated that Mullein may have antiviral and antibacterial activity^{3, 4, 5.} Mullein contains several bioactive components including flavonoids, saponins, iridoids and triterpenoids and also produces a mucilage, which helps with soothe irritated and inflamed airways^6.

Plantain (Plantago lanceolata):

Plantain is an ubiquitous plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family and can be found growing in many temperate climates around the world, usually found in meadows and pastures. It has long been used in traditional medicine for wound healing and to treat respiratory problems. Plantain contains many bioactive chemicals including flavonoids, iridoid glycosides and terpenoids and has been found to have many medicinal properties including wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antiulcerative, analgesic, antibacterial, and antiviral. The leaves also contain mucilage, known for its soothing properties on inflamed and irritated airways^{7, 8.}

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris):

Thyme is a flowering plant belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae and is cultivated in most European countries and grown the world over for its medicinal properties. Thyme has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times as a decongestant, for the treatment of respiratory disorders like breathing difficulty and coughing, mouth infections and intestinal problems. In contemporary herbal medicine Thyme is used for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant, antimicrobial and antioxidative properties. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C, which support resistance to infection and help maintain healthy mucus membranes. The essential oils extracted from Thyme, mainly thymol, and its other bioactive components, which include monoterpenes, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids, contribute to it many medicinal properties^{9, 10, 11.} There is some evidence that Thyme may also have immunomodulatory properties. A water extract of Thyme was found to influence specific cells of the immune system, indicating a possible beneficial role in helping combat infection^12.

Other Ingredients:

Kids Chest Relief Day also contains natural vegetable glycerin base and ethanol. Also apple cider vinegar, licorice, fennel and orange.

What are the Contraindications/Interactions of Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid?

Caution:

Kids Chest Relief Day should be used with caution:

• If your child has stomach or kidney problems as Grindelia may cause irritation 
• If your child has diabetes as Marshmallow may cause low blood sugar; check with your doctor before using 
• If your child is taking prescription medicines because several ingredients in Kids Chest Relief Day contain mucilage, which may coat the stomach and affect absorption of other drugs

There are no documented herb-drug interactions within the recommended dosage. However, you should always check the ingredients for known allergies and to ensure your child does not have any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. Stop using if your child develops any irritation or allergy while taking Kids Chest Relief Day. Always read the label and use as directed or seek advice from your healthcare professional.

What are the Directions for using Kids Chest Relief Day Liquid?

Dosage:

For short-term use

For acute immediate support and symptom relief, measure and give the following doses to your child up to 5 times daily.

• 0-12 months 1-2.5ml
• 1-2 years 2.5-5ml
• 2-6 years 5-8ml

For long-term use

For chronic or recurring symptoms, measure and give the following doses to your child up to 3 times daily.

• 0-12 months 1-2.5ml
• 1-2 years 2.5-5ml
• 2-6 years 5-8ml

Note:

For night time relief use Kids Chest Relief Night.

Special instructions

• Shake well before use. 
• Store out of direct sunlight and in a cool place.
• If your child is taking prescription medications it is advisable to give Kids Chest Relief Day either six hours before or six hours after taking other medication.

Product Size:

100ml

References

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