{"product_id":"natural-factors-big-friends-echinacea-fresh-herb-tincture-alcohol-free-50-ml","title":"Natural Factors Big Friends Echinacea Fresh Herb Tincture, Alcohol-free (50 mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Big Friends Echinacea is an alcohol-free, berry-flavoured echinacea tincture for children 5 and older, teens and adults, in a 50 mL bottle. Every 1 mL is a 1:1 liquid extract equal to 1000 mg of organically grown Echinacea purpurea. Used in Herbal Medicine to help fight off infections, especially of the upper respiratory tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Big Friends Echinacea is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80007578. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (e.g. common colds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medicinal ingredient is Echinamide, the Natural Factors extract of Echinacea purpurea made from the aerial parts and the root in a 95 to 5 ratio. The extract is made 1:1 in 60% glycerin rather than alcohol, so each millilitre equals 1000 mg of fresh herb. The other ingredients are glycerin, water and natural flavours, which give a mixed berry taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no added sugar and no alcohol. Natural Factors lists it as suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and the label carries the ISURA non-GMO mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors also sells Echinamide Anti-Cold Fresh Herb Tincture and Echinamide Anti-Cold - Natural Berry, each in a 50 mL bottle and dosed for adults. Big Friends Echinacea is the children's version of the same idea: alcohol-free, berry-flavoured, and with label doses that start at age 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the first sign of infection and take it with water. Children 5 to 9 years take 3 mL daily, and adolescents 10 to 14 years take 5 mL daily. Adolescents and adults 15 years and older take 2 mL 5 times daily. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks. Key cautions: consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, and stop use if hypersensitivity\/allergy occurs. The label also lists conditions and medications to discuss with a health care practitioner first. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits families who want one echinacea bottle that both a school-age child and a parent can use, and parents who would rather not give a child an alcohol-based tincture. At the 5 to 9 dose the bottle lasts about 16 days, while one adult at the full dose uses it in 5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBig Friends Echinacea FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label gives doses from age 5, with separate amounts for ages 5 to 9, 10 to 14, and 15 and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain alcohol or sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The extract is made in glycerin, and there is no added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I give it to a child?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the dose and mix it with water. The label directs taking each dose with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it licensed in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It bears NPN 80007578 and is licensed for sale by Health Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/echinacea\"\u003eechinacea range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361096007783,"sku":"NF04729","price":18.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/4729-5_BF_Echinacea_Berry_50mL_BOX_7-R0216151_E.png?v=1794263598","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-big-friends-echinacea-fresh-herb-tincture-alcohol-free-50-ml","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}