Chuanbei is a commonly used medicine for moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Many parents will buy Chuanbei for their children when they cough. So how much Chuanbei should children take?
Can children take Chuanbei?
Yes, they can.
Chuanbei has a sweet taste and a cool nature. It has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and transforming phlegm. It can be used to treat various cough symptoms such as cough caused by wind-heat, dry-heat, and lung fire. It itself has no obvious toxic side effects. If children have the above discomfort symptoms, they can also take Chuanbei in appropriate amounts.
Dosage of Chuanbei for children
1-3 grams.
The general dosage of Chuanbei for adults is 3-9 grams. The dosage for children is generally about 1/2 or 1/3 of the adult dosage. The dosage can be adjusted according to the severity of the condition and the age of the child. However, excessive intake is not recommended because Chuanbei has a cool nature, and excessive intake may damage the child's spleen and stomach function. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor for specific dosage advice.
From what age can children take Chuanbei?
Children over the age of two.
Children's spleen and stomach are weaker than adults to begin with, and the spleen and stomach of children under the age of two are not fully developed. The cool nature of Chuanbei may damage the spleen and stomach if taken blindly by children under the age of two, leading to weakened spleen and stomach function or discomfort such as loose stools, diarrhea, and indigestion.
How to take Chuanbei for children?
Chuanbei stewed pear
Ingredients: 3 grams of Chuanbei, one pear, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
1. Grind the Chuanbei into fine powder. Wash the pear.
2. Cut off the top of the pear to make a pear lid.
3. Remove the pear core and put in Chuanbei and rock sugar. Cover with the pear lid.
4. Put the pear into a stew pot and stew in simmering water for about 2 hours.
5. Let it cool slightly before consuming.
Chuanbei millet porridge
Ingredients: 10 grams of Chuanbei, 100 grams of millet, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Method:
1. Grind the Chuanbei into powder.
2. Rinse the millet and put it into a pot with the Chuanbei powder.
3. Add about 800 ml of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Then reduce the heat and simmer until the porridge is cooked.
5. Finally, season with rock sugar.
Side effects of Chuanbei
Chuanbei itself has no obvious toxic side effects. If side effects or discomfort occur after taking Chuanbei, it may be due to improper use or improper use in certain populations.
Excessive dosage
Chuanbei has a cool nature. The general dosage is 3-9 grams. If taken in excessive amounts, its cool nature may stimulate the intestines and stomach, leading to discomfort such as gastrointestinal discomfort, loose stools, or even diarrhea.
Long-term use
Chuanbei has a sweet and cool nature. Long-term use may damage the body's yang qi, leading to weakened spleen and stomach function, which is not beneficial to overall health. Therefore, it is generally recommended to stop using it once the symptoms improve.
Use in individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
For individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, taking Chuanbei may cause side effects. The cool nature of Chuanbei may stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing or aggravating symptoms such as cold hands and feet and loose stools.
Use in individuals with wind-cold cough
For individuals with wind-cold cough, taking Chuanbei may cause side effects. Chuanbei is suitable for treating various coughs caused by heat, but it cannot relieve cough symptoms in individuals with wind-cold cough. Instead, it may worsen the cough symptoms.
