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Echinacea remedy not for children under 12, says MHRA
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19318309
Different species of echinacea are used in herbal pills
The herbal remedy echinacea should not be given to children under 12, the UK's drugs watchdog has warned parents.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said there was a small risk of severe allergic reactions and this outweighed any perceived benefits.
Some people take the tablets to reduce the severity of cold and flu.
The MHRA said it was a precautionary measure and older children and adults could continue to use echinacea.