Many people are afraid of the bitter taste of traditional Chinese medicine, especially when it comes to children. Some parents often use sugar to coax their children into taking medicine, but how much sugar is appropriate? Some people believe that adding enough sugar to make the medicine "not bitter" is sufficient. However, it is difficult to completely eliminate the bitterness of the medicine by adding sugar, and adding too much sugar may also cause phlegm and coughing.
In reality, adding sugar can only mask the bitterness of the traditional Chinese medicine, but it may also give the child the psychological suggestion that "it is not bitter after adding sugar," which can be an effective way to coax children to take the medicine. You can also prepare some sugar water or two teaspoons of white sugar when taking the medicine, allowing the child to drink the medicine in one go and then drink the sugar water or eat some white sugar to get rid of the bitter taste in their mouth. Regardless, the victory lies in successfully getting the child to take the medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine decoctions are effective and fast-acting, suitable for diseases with fast-changing conditions. However, for chronic diseases or improving immune function, it may be better to use powdered or decocted Chinese medicine, or concentrated ointments mixed with honey. The dosage of each intake is smaller, the effects are long-lasting, and it will not be as bitter as decoctions.
