SAMBUCOL® is world-renowned herbal remedy people have used for decades to help increase the body's resistance to colds, flu, and other illnesses. Sambucol's name is derived from one of its principal ingredients, black elderberry or Sambucus nigra L.. Black elderberry extract became been the subject of clinical studies after noted virologist Madeleine Mumcuoglu, Ph.D. developed a proprietary method for black elderberry extraction while working on her doctoral thesis. Sambucol for Kids is a dose-adjusted version of the Original Sambucol formula for kids 1-12 years old. It contains black elderberry extract along with propolis and echinacea in a gluten free base. Kids under 1 year take 1/2 teaspoon daily. 1-6 years: Take 1 teaspoon daily. 7-12 years: Take 2 teaspoons daily. After taking this product for 6 to 8 weeks, a two-week break is recommended before restarting use for best results.