Dangshen is a common medicinal herb used to tonify qi, nourish blood, and generate fluids. It has a mild nature and is often used as a substitute for ginseng to nourish the body. Can children eat Dangshen? How should children consume Dangshen?
Can children eat Dangshen?
They can eat it in moderation.
Dangshen has a mild nature and a sweet taste. It has the functions of tonifying qi, invigorating the spleen, and benefiting the lungs. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as weak spleen and lungs, shortness of breath, palpitations, poor appetite, and loose stools. If children have the above symptoms, they can consume a small amount of Dangshen for conditioning.
At what age can children eat Dangshen?
It is recommended for children over 1 year old.
Dangshen has a mild nature and a sweet taste. It has the functions of tonifying qi, nourishing blood, and generating fluids. Children with spleen deficiency, fatigue in limbs, internal heat, polydipsia, and shortness of breath can consume a small amount of Dangshen. It is recommended to give Dangshen to children under the guidance of a doctor to avoid unnecessary effects. Generally, children over 1 year old can consume a small amount of Dangshen.
Benefits of children consuming Dangshen
Relief of symptoms
Dangshen has a mild nature and the functions of nourishing blood, generating fluids, invigorating the spleen, and benefiting the lungs. It is suitable for symptoms such as insufficient qi, weak spleen and stomach, and poor appetite. Consuming Dangshen can alleviate discomfort symptoms in children.
Improvement of picky eating
Due to weak spleen and stomach, children may develop symptoms of picky eating. Consuming Dangshen in moderation, along with other herbs such as white Atractylodes, licorice, and Poria cocos, can nourish the spleen and stomach, effectively improving the phenomenon of picky eating in children.
Enhancement of immunity
Dangshen contains polysaccharides, saponins, alkaloids, and other effective components, which can increase the number and enhance the function of phagocytes, thereby improving immunity. Consuming an appropriate amount of Dangshen can enhance the immune system in children.
Promotion of hematopoietic function
Dangshen can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin and increase blood concentration, which can promote hematopoietic function. Consuming Dangshen can enhance hematopoietic function in children, effectively prevent anemia, and improve symptoms such as insufficient qi and blood and pale complexion.
How much Dangshen is suitable for children to consume?
6-10 grams is recommended.
Children consuming an appropriate amount of Dangshen can effectively alleviate discomfort symptoms, enhance immunity, and prevent anemia. Excessive consumption may cause excessive internal heat. It is recommended that the consumption of Dangshen in children should be around 6-10 grams. Healthy children consuming Dangshen may have opposite effects, so it is advisable to use it under the guidance of a doctor.
How can children consume Dangshen?
Dangshen Jujube Rice
Ingredients
5 grams of Dangshen, 10 jujubes, 200 grams of glutinous rice, 25 grams of white sugar.
Instructions
1. Soak the Dangshen and jujubes in water, then boil them for half an hour. Remove the Dangshen and jujubes and keep the soup aside.
2. Rinse the glutinous rice and steam it in a large bowl until cooked. Then flip it onto a plate.
3. Arrange the jujubes on top and pour the soup mixed with white sugar over the jujube rice. Serve.
Dangshen Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 chicken neck, 50 grams of Dangshen, 50 grams of Chinese yam, 8 red dates.
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken neck into pieces, remove the internal organs and tail.
2. Wash the Chinese yam, Dangshen, and red dates separately.
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, add enough boiling water.
4. Cover the pot, stew over low heat for 3 hours, season and serve.
Dangshen Red Date Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients
30 grams of Dangshen, 8 red dates, 500 grams of pork ribs, ginger, spring onion, salt, monosodium glutamate, pepper, cooking wine, all appropriate amounts.
Instructions
1. Wash the Dangshen, cut into 3 cm long sections. Wash the red dates and remove the pits.
2. Wash the pork ribs and cut into 4 cm long sections.
3. Wash the ginger and spring onion, pat the ginger, and cut the spring onion into sections.
4. Put the pork ribs, Dangshen, red dates, ginger, spring onion, and cooking wine into a stewing pot.
5. Add enough water, cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until cooked.
