Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus Review
Herbs for Kids Echinacea/Astragalus is an herbal supplement sold by NHC.com under the Herbs for Kids brand in a 2 Oz bottle. The product is presented as an herbal supplement that supports the healthy functioning of the immune system, and the page states that kids love the taste. The listed key feature is deep immune support. The product details describe it in the Vitamins and Supplements category, with the product code echinacea-astragalus-HFK-2-oz. The page lists 20 servings per container in the product details section, while the ingredients section lists 30 servings per container, and the page does not explain the difference. The suggested usage instructions say to shake well and take the drops directly or mix them in a small amount of pure water or juice and drink. The directions are for children over 1 year of age. For ages 1 to 2 years, with up to 24 lbs, the dose is 1.0 ml three times daily. For ages 3 to 6 years, with 24 to 48 lbs, the dose is 1.0 to 2.0 ml three times daily. For ages 7 to 11 years, with 49 to 95 lbs, the dose is 2.0 ml three to four times daily. For ages 12 years and over, with more than 95 lbs, the dose is 3.0 ml three to four times daily. The ingredients include an extract of Echinacea purpurea root, Astragalus root, Peppermint leaf, Cleavers herb, Lemon Balm herb and Burdock root, within a proprietary blend of 1 ml per serving. Other ingredients are kosher coconut and/or palm kernel glycerine, purified water and citric acid. The product is listed as free of alcohol and allergens. The warnings state that pregnant or nursing people, those trying to conceive, people taking any medications, and people with a medical condition should consult a healthcare practitioner before use. The product is not for long term use. Parents are told to see a holistic practitioner if the child is ill, and to keep the product out of the reach of children. The page offers a one-time purchase price of $18.99 and a subscribe and save option with a 5% saving, with delivery every 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 days. It also notes free priority shipping on refills and the ability to pause, skip or cancel anytime. Free standard shipping applies to orders of $35 or more within the US. The page also mentions a 30-day return policy, a freshness guarantee, a 5 point inspection and practitioner approval. A bundle with the Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup Sugar-Free Respiratory Support is shown with a total price of $33.98. The page shows no customer reviews yet.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members OnlyHuman studies
This children's liquid combines extracts of echinacea root, astragalus root, peppermint leaf, cleavers, lemon balm and burdock root in a sweetened, alcohol-free glycerin base. No study findings were given for these ingredients and immune support, so there is no human evidence here to say whether it helps children's immune health. All six herbs are inside one proprietary blend, and the label does not say how much of each herb a serving contains. That means even if studies on echinacea or astragalus existed, we could not tell whether this product gives a studied dose. Parent feedback describes a sweet taste that children accept and use during cold and flu season, with some parents reporting fewer colds or faster recovery. These are personal impressions, not controlled results, and no reviews were counted for this product. Until human studies of these herbs for this goal are available, its benefit for immune support remains unproven. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only22 reviews
Customer feedback is mostly positive, and it centers on a few themes. The most common is that kids tolerate the taste. Reviewers on iHerb say the taste is sweet, and one said their child looked forward to taking his "medicine". Parents often add that the ingredient list is short and natural, which matters to them for a children's product. Many parents use it as a first-line aid. They give it when a child starts to feel under the weather or during cold and flu season. Several report fewer colds and faster recovery. iHerb's own summary of reviews says customers highly recommend it for boosting children's immune systems, especially during cold and flu season. A few reviewers go further and say a chiropractor suggested it for their kids' allergies, and that it worked well enough that they bought several bottles. Others say they have used it for years. These are anecdotes, not evidence, and they mix perceived prevention with perceived recovery speed. Reviewers also mention practical points. They like the strong, durable packaging, the bottle size relative to the price, and the easy dropper dosing. The lower-rated reviews, which are a small minority, are the ones to look at for complaints. In the review sets I could see, these were less detailed. The likely issues are that some children dislike the herbal or bitter note despite the sweetening, that the effect is hard to notice, and that a bottle runs out quickly at the higher doses for older children. I could not read the full text of the 1-star and 2-star reviews, so these complaints are inferred and not confirmed. I also could not access the Amazon review text directly. This summary draws mainly on iHerb review excerpts and retailer listings, and the eBay listing had only one rating, so it adds little. Overall, parents see it as a pleasant, simple, alcohol-free product that kids will take without a fight. Their belief that it works is largely subjective and based on their own experience.
Biohacker Summary
Members Only8 of 10 recommend it
The panel has no single main ingredient to report on here, because echinacea and astragalus are both smaller ingredients in this product, as is peppermint. Echinacea drew mostly recommendations, with panelists using it for infections, antioxidant benefits and joint stiffness, but two of them warned against it: one said regular high doses could dull the body's own immune function and should be limited to about four weeks at a time, and the other said he stopped taking it after workouts. Astragalus was mostly described as a calming adaptogen and immune helper that may support telomeres, though one panelist warned it can lead to overstimulation. Peppermint was recommended or used by most of the panel, often as oil for smell, alertness, nausea, gas or hair, while two warned it can trigger acid reflux. Panelists gave no doses or preferred forms for echinacea or astragalus, and none of the statements were about children.
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Dr. Mark Hyman · Echinacea · uses
- Includes echinacea in his emergency travel pack of supplements.
- Puts astragalus, a Japanese herb, into his chicken soup because it has a huge effect on the immune system and improves immune response.
- Uses peppermint oil in her products for its therapeutic effect of helping with sebum production.
- Lists peppermint essential oils as one of the substances that can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to acid reflux.
- Recommends echinacea as a bitter herb that helps drive out dampness and phlegm, possessing antiviral properties.
- Recommends astragalus for immune system issues and helping repair a leaky gut, noting it's a top herb in Chinese medicine and a great example of one that strengthens the body's system to fight off viruses.
- Mentions using peppermint oil for Crohn's disease, noting it's good for the digestive system and mucus lining, but warns it's bad for acid reflux.
- Recommends Echinacea, noting its bitterness, as another good herb for fighting viruses.
- Recommends Astragalus as a great example of an herb that strengthens one's own system to better fight off a virus.
- Recommends echinacea for fighting viruses, noting its bitter taste and ability to drive out dampness and phlegm.
- Recommends astragalus for long-term prevention and strengthening of the immune system, noting its ability to help repair a leaky gut and support the gut-related immune system.
- Mentions astragalus as a helpful herb for immune support.
- Mentions that they will be doing deep dives into Astragalus as part of their ongoing discussions.
- Notes that peppermint oil is very good for the digestive system and helps the mucous lining, but warns that it is very bad if one has acid reflux.
Ben Greenfield · Peppermint · neutral
- Notes that a recent study showed peppermint oil improved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome by more than 63% compared to a placebo group.
- Mentions Astragalus as one of the Chinese herbs used, noting its potential in decreasing the rate at which telomeres shorten.
- Says they like to put a little peppermint oil in the sauna for the aroma and for the lungs.
- Learned from Dr. John Morat to put peppermint oil on his taint right before breathwork.
- Considers astragalus a really good adaptogen to use with lunch to help with afternoon naps.
- Uses peppermint oil, rubbing a little on his stomach and putting a few drops in his water, finding it fantastic for problematic gut issues, especially when traveling.
- Notes that essential oil-based mouthwashes, such as those with peppermint, that do not contain antibacterial compounds would probably be okay.
- Notes that Echinacea is an herb that helps with the immune system and, surprisingly, with red blood cells.
- Ben Greenfield uses Astragalus as an adaptogen to help him nap.
- Ben mentions reading up on a book while lying in bed at night with astragalus tincture as a resource for learning about plants.
- Recommends echinacea to improve oxygen transport capacity, stimulate erythropoiesis production, and increase T-cell activity, leading to massive increases in oxygen availability and a boost in erythropoietin, similar to blood doping.
- Uses a little bit of peppermint essential oil during his oil pulling in the mornings.
- Mentions 'peppermint oil' as a way to make other players' farts weaker in a game.
- Always keeps a tiny bottle of peppermint essential oil in his fanny pack as a digestive hack.
Dave Asprey · Peppermint · recommends
- Recommends peppermint as a midwife remedy to help with nausea during pregnancy.
- Suggests taking enteric coated peppermint oil to reduce gas in the belly.
- Mentions that astragalus is used in some of their products, noting that in huge amounts it is a very advanced telomere lengthening supplement, and at lower doses, it is a well-known adaptogen.
- Mentions that astragalus is added to Flying Embers products during fermentation and acts as an adaptogen to help turn stress responses on and off more effectively.
- Suggests looking at formulations of echinacea and Andrographis that are clinically studied to reduce upper respiratory infections.
- Discusses Astragalus as an adaptogen for stress and sex.
- Lists astragalus as an ingredient in Mighty Gum, which is recommended for hacking biology.
- Notes that Andrographis in combination with echinacea has been studied to reduce respiratory tract viral and bacterial infections.
Dr. Eric Berg · Peppermint · recommends
- Recommends peppermint oil as a natural 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor for hair loss.
- Recommends smelling peppermint oil, noting it can increase sustained attention, improve reaction time, improve respiratory efficiency, and decrease tension headaches.
- Astragalus is a natural immunomodulator.
- Recommends echinacea for bacterial infections.
- Recommends consuming echinacea for infections.
- Recommends echinacea as another good remedy for infections.
- Recommends including 90 drops of Echinacea extract in a natural a med drink for cough or illness.
- Recommends adding three drops of peppermint oil to a homemade anti-tartar toothpaste.
- Recommends choosing one or two herbs, including Astragalus, to help inhibit EBV from coming out of remission.
- Recommends choosing one or two herbs, including echinacea, to help inhibit EBV from coming out of remission.
- States that echinacea is their choice over Tamiflu for the flu.
- Recommends Astragalus, a Chinese herb, to help put the Epstein-Barr virus back into remission.
- Recommends Echinacea as a natural herb that can help suppress viruses, especially the Epstein-Barr virus.
- Suggests adding peppermint essential oil to the tooth-brushing formula to improve the taste and leave breath smelling better.
Andrew Huberman · Peppermint · neutral
- Discusses peppermint as a tool for alertness.
- Huberman notes that sniffing peppermint and other minty scents can increase attention and create an arousal response, similar to ammonia salts but less intensely.
- Explains if common preventatives and treatments such as echinacea work for colds and flu.
- Warns that taking Echinacea regularly at high doses can potentially impede innate immune system function, and suggests reserving its use for when feeling run down or during a single winter month, not continuously or for more than four weeks at a time.
- Huberman mentions peppermint oil as something people suggest to massage into the scalp to increase blood flow for hair growth.
- Explains the evidence and mechanisms supporting the use of peppermint oil for headaches.
- Andrew Huberman, initially skeptical, found that essential plant oil preparations containing peppermint oil, with or without eucalyptus oil, significantly reduced the intensity of pain and increased cognitive performance during headaches when applied to the temples and forehead.
- Recommends peppermint for reducing nausea.
- Notes that the smell of peppermint can increase attention and create an arousal response, though not as intensely as ammonia salts.
- States that the smell of peppermint can increase attention and create an arousal response, though not as intensely as ammonia salts.
- Mentions Echinacea as a supplement to prevent and treat colds and flu.
- Discusses Echinacea in the context of preventing and treating colds and flu.
Thomas DeLauer · Echinacea · warns
- Used to take Echinacea post-workout but now warns against it, stating that it interferes with the body's natural adaptation to oxidative stress from exercise.
- Recommends taking Echinacea for antioxidant benefits.
- Warns that peppermint can trigger reflux because it soothes and relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing reflux to occur, despite being good for irritable bowel syndrome.
- Recommends peppermint, noting it contains the antioxidant luteolin, which has been shown to help brain fog.
- Recommends taking Echinacea for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with joint stiffness on a ketogenic diet.
- Takes Astragalus during the winter time, not regularly, but when he feels run down, as he finds adaptogens work best when taken only when needed to help regulate the body.
- Used to take Astragalus for recovery and immune function but now warns that adaptogens like Astragalus should not be taken all the time, as they could potentially 'trap' one in a perpetual state of issues if taken when feeling run down.
- Mentions Echinacea as an important antioxidant that can aid in recovery from cardio.
- Recommends buffering stress with things like echinacea, which have a high antioxidant or polyphenol profile.
- Recommends peppermint tea as tremendous for digestion and having powerful blood sugar modulating effects, suggesting it's perfect to help come down from a big carbohydrate meal.
- Drinks peppermint tea before bed to help with digestion and calm down.
- Recommends peppermint oil for IBS symptoms, especially bloating after eating, noting a study that found it more powerful than placebo in treating upper GI tract issues.
- Uses peppermint oil because it increases bile production, which is important for breaking down fats consumed during ketosis, and also helps calm stomach muscles.
- Recommends swishing peppermint oil in the mouth to combat the superficial issue of keto breath, noting it works better than chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Siim Land · Astragalus · warns
- Warns that Astragalus Root can inhibit the COMT or MAO genes, effectively 'plugging the drain' for adrenaline and leading to overstimulation, and is often found in thyroid supplements.
- Recommends using essential oil mouthwashes, such as those with peppermint oil, rosemary oil, or clove oil, to improve the oral microbiome and fight bad bacteria and periodontal pathogens.
- Suggests adding a drop of peppermint or lemon essential oil to coconut oil pulling for good breath.
- Added a couple of drops of peppermint oil to his mouthwash because it has been shown to kill off P. gingivalis in vitro.
- States that astragalus is the source of ingredients like those in TA-65 and 818, and consuming it on a regular basis is not a bad idea for telomere health.
- Mentions peppermint oil as a recommendation for IBS.
- Highlights astragalus as a significant longevity herb, with one of its main roles being immune modulation.
- States that peppermint tea improves digestion, reduces inflammation, and muscle pain.
Bryan Johnson · Peppermint · uses
- Is currently in the Penalty Box on doctor's orders to rest, and has made himself some peppermint tea.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Astragalus · neutral
- Extracts of the astragalus root, the key ingredient in the dietary supplement TA-65, promoted telomerase activity and increased telomere length as much as 40 percent in humans.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Immune Health
Tier 4 fits because no human studies on this goal were provided for its ingredients and there are no counted reviews. That leaves only thin, anecdotal support.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
- No human studies on this goal for its ingredients.
More Details
Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Immune system
Combine with: For immune support, this formula pairs well with vitamin C, vitamin D3, and zinc, which support normal immune cell function. Elderberry may complement the seasonal immune focus, and probiotics can support gut-associated immune health. Always check age-appropriate dosing and consult a pediatrician before combining supplements for children. For a true cellular and DNA repair goal in adults, consider NAD+ precursors (NMN or NR), resveratrol, quercetin, CoQ10, and alpha-lipoic acid, which are better aligned with that objective.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Total Carbohydrates 3 g · Proprietary Blend 3 mL
| Calories | 10 | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | |
| Proprietary Blend | 3 mL | † |
Other ingredients: Kosher Coconut and/or Palm Kernel Glycerin, purified Water, Citric Acid.
Directions: Directions: Shake well. Use only as directed. Take directly or mix in small amount of water or juice. For children over 1 year of age. 1-2 yrs (< 24 lbs) 1 mL, 3 times daily 3-6 yrs (24-48 lbs) 1-2 mL, 3 times daily 7-11 yrs (49-95 lbs) 2 mL, 3-4 times daily 12 yrs (> 95 lbs) 3 mL, 3-4 times daily
Barcode (UPC) 701619100357 · Label source: NIH label database · Report a label change
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