Picky appetite? Try ST36 and ST25 at home
Paediatric Tuina digestion: ST36 and ST25
Locate Zu San Li and Tian Shu on a child using their own fingers for gentle digestion support between visits.
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Soak Sang Ye 8 g, Ju Hua 3 g, Bo He 2 g, Xing Ren 6 g, Lu Gen 6 g, Jie Geng 6 g, Lian Qiao 5 g, and Gan Cao 2 g for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil on medium heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes on low heat. Drink warm twice a day only when a registered physician has adjusted the formula for your child.
Recipe
The method
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Soak
Soak all herbs in a pot of water for 30 minutes.
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Boil
Bring everything to a boil over medium heat.
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Simmer
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes on low heat.
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Serve
Drink warm twice a day only after a physician has approved the dose.
Try today Ask your physician whether this throat-clearing set fits before boiling.
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Kitchen and decoction recipes are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, drowsiness, chest pain, bluish lips, or dehydration. Book a consult before boiling herbs for children.
FAQs
Quick questions
Is apricot kernel safe for children?
Only in physician-adjusted amounts with correct preparation. Do not add extra Xing Ren at home.
When does this throat set fit?
Clinic teaching often matches it when sore throat and cough read as light wind-heat. Productive phlegm-cold or a different pattern needs another plan.
References
Page credit
- Original article author: Physician Sow Lee Fong.
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