Kid's Aller-Calm - 1 oz.
Primary Uses: Allergies, Hay Fever
Properties: Anti-histamine, Decongestant
Ingredients: Nettle Leaf, Eyebright Herb, Fresh Yerba Santa Leaf, Fresh Osha Root, Oregon Grape Root, Fresh Ambrosia Herb, Fresh Lobelia Herb, Vegetable Glycerin, Deionized Water.
Note: First extracted in alcohol to maximize potency, then the alcohol is removed and replaced with a sweet glycerin base.
Formula Ratio: 1:2:4
Serving Size: 424 mg/ml (30 drops = 1 squirt)
Suggested Use: Dosage by weight:
10-30 lb. Use 10-20 drops
31-60 lb. Use 20-40 drops
61-100 lb. Use 40-60 drops
Over 100 lb. Use 60-90 drops
Taste: Sweet with a mild herb taste
Preventative:
Begin use 2-4 weeks before teh onset of the allergy season by taking Kid's Aller-Calm. This will increase resistance to pollens before they even start. Keep taking throughout the allergy season. Results can vary from mild help to a complete eradication of symptoms. Taking small amounts of local bee pollen and avoiding dairy consumption during allergy season will help.
There is preliminary evidence that nettle leaf might improve symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hayfever)(1).
Caution: Not to be used if pregnant or nursing. Not for children under 1 year of age.
References:
1. Mittman P. Randomized, double-blind study of freeze-dried Urtica dioica in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Planta Med 1990;56:44-7.
Blumeenthal M, The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. Thieme, New York 2003 p. 85-96.