Brauer sambucus cold & flu forte for kids contains elderberry, to help relieve symptoms of a common cold in children, as used traditionally in western herbal medicine. This formula also contains black elderberry flower to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections & reduce excess mucous in children over 2 years as used traditionally used in western herbal medicine.the addition of wellmune supports immune system health & helps reduce occurrence of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections in children 2-4 years.finally, the addition of ivy leaf (hedera helix) an expectorant helps relieve cough in children over 2 years of age.