Kiwiherb Children's Throat Syrup

Kiwiherb Children's Throat Syrup

What is Children's Throat Syrup?

Children’s Throat Syrup is a pleasant tasting oral liquid containing a mixture of natural herbal ingredients and Manuka Honey that have been traditionally used to support respiratory health and to support immune system function to help fight infections of the upper respiratory tract. A cough and sore throat usually indicates an infection of the upper respiratory tract, which can become inflamed, irritated and clogged with mucus, resulting in a sore throat and feeling bunged up causing difficulty breathing. Children’s Throat Syrup contains a range of natural herbal ingredients with properties that treat unpleasant symptoms of infection by soothing a sore throat and irritated, inflamed airways and helping to loosen the thick sticky mucus or phlegm that collects in the airways. Children’s Throat Syrup also helps boost the immune system so that it is ready to fight off infection. Children’s Throat Syrup is naturally sweetened with honey and is formulated for babies and children up to age 12 years.

Why use Children's Throat Syrup?

Having a sore throat as an adult is no fun but a sore throat in a child can be an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience that a child may not be able to share. When young children are unwell, they may not be able to tell you how they feel, but symptoms like a cough and sore throat usually indicate an infection of the upper respiratory tract like the common cold, which can make them miserable. Children’s Throat Syrup is a pleasant tasting liquid tonic that can soothe the throat and help support the immune system to fight infections causing these unpleasant symptoms.

What are the Key Benefits of Children’s Throat Syrup?

• Traditional medicinal plant formula Easy to swallow pleasant tasting syrup specially formulated for children
• Contains herbs that are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antioxidant
• Provides natural relief for sore throat
• Provides natural support for a healthy immune system
• Herbal ingredients that may help reduce the severity and duration of a cold 
• All ingredients are certified organic, GE free and vegan
• Does not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners
• Does not contain added colours, flavours, preservatives, gluten, wheat or dairy

What is an immunomodulator?

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against invasion by environmental pathogens, like bacteria, viruses and parasites, and is a complex process that involves many cell types that produce an array of chemical mediators like cytokines and interferon; also antibodies. The various components of the immune system work together with the aim of recognising foreign invaders from self and destroying the invader. An immunomodulator is a substance (chemical or herbal) that affects the way the immune system works either by stimulating it (immunostimulant) or suppressing it (Immunosuppressant).

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 are the ingredients of Children’s Throat Syrup?

Key Ingredients:

Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea):

Echinacea is a flowing plant belonging to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family native to North America and used as a traditional medicine by Native Americans for many ailments including toothache, upper respiratory infections and bowel pain; also to treat insect and snake bites. Clinical studies have supported some of these traditional uses for Echinacea demonstrating immunomodulatory properties as an immunostimulant, for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections^1. Animal and in vitro studies have shown that Echinacea extracts demonstrate antiviral and immunomodulatory activity and stimulate cytokine (chemical messengers involved in the immune response) and antibody production by specific cells of the immune system^{2, 3, 4.} Chemicals that contribute to the immunomodulatory activity of Echinacea extracts include alkamides, glycoproteins, polysaccharides and caffeic acid derivatives⁵. Several studies have demonstrated that alkamides are involved in the immunomodulatory properties of Echinacea extracts in vitro and in vivo^{3, 4, 6.} Reviews of a large number of clinical studies have indicated a trend toward a beneficial effect of Echinacea in preventing and treating the common cold due to rhinovirus infections⁶ and suggested a decrease in the incidence and duration of the common cold^{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 antioxidant 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.

Manuka Honey (Leptospermum Scoparium):

Manuka Honey is a complex sugar solution generated from nectar foraged from flowers, processed in the digestive system of the Honey bee (Apis) and stored in the wax cells of the honeycomb. Honey has been used for thousands of years by ancient civilizations for its nutritional and medicinal properties, particularly as a natural antiseptic and for wound healing. All types of honey have beneficial properties including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing, due to its many bioactive components such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids. However, Manuka honey is special as it is generated only from the nectar of the Manuka tree, Leptospermum scoparium, which is indigenous to New Zealand. It is the only honey with Unique Manuka Factor (UMF), an ingredient that has unique health promoting properties attributed to the chemicals leptosperin, DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and methylglyoxal (MGO)^{13, 14.} These ingredients have powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the benefit of Manuka honey for wound healing, particularly difficult to heal wounds like ulcers and burns and powerful antibacterial effects, particularly for antibiotic resistant bacteria^{15, 16.}

What are the Contraindications/Interactions of Children’s Throat Syrup?

Children’s Throat Syrup should be used with caution if your child:

• has an allergy to plants of the Asteraceae family, such as chamomile, artichokes and daisies, as Echinacea may cause an allergic reaction.

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 Children’s Throat Syrup. Always read the label and use as directed or seek advice from your healthcare professional.

Caution:

It is advisable not to give Children’s Throat Syrup to a baby under one year of age. This is because there is a small risk with any honey that it may contain spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can germinate in the immature intestine of a young child and cause infant botulism, a bacterial infection of the intestines. Risk of botulism from honey is only a problem for the immature intestine. Once mature, the intestines can prevent Clostridium spreading and causing botulism.

Note:

A tingling or numbering sensation may occur in the month immediately after taking Children’s Throat Syrup. This is normal and indicative of the quality and potency of Echinacea.

What are the Directions for using Children’s Throat Syrup?

Dilute your Children’s Throat Syrup in 30ml of water or juice and give to your child to drink immediately. Follow with a glass of water if necessary. Give the following doses of Children’s Throat Syrup to your child 3-5 times daily.

Dosage:

Children (6-12 years):

5-10mls 

Children (3-5 years):

2-4mls 

Children age (1-2 years):

1-2 mls 

Product Sizes

100ml & 200ml

References

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15. Jenkins R, Burton N, Cooper R. Manuka honey inhibits cell division in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Antimicrob Chemother.2011 Nov;66(11):2536-42. 
16. Watson D, Bergquist S, Nicholson J, Norrie DH. Comprehensive In Situ Killing of Six Common Wound Pathogens With Manuka Honey Dressings Using a Modified AATCC-TM100. Wounds 2017 Jun 28. pii: WNDS20170628-1. [Epub ahead of print]