Q I'm worried about my child's immunity—can children also receive immune tonics? From what age?
A Immune tonics for children are possible from age 4 and up, with a different formula composition than adults.
Detailed Answer
In children, the Spleen-Stomach is still developing, so rather than a strong tonic, herbs that are gentle on digestion, such as Astragalus and Atractylodes, are used as the main ingredients. Children's herbal medicine intake is possible from around age 4, and for growing children, a formula is composed considering both immunity and growth together. Children who attend kindergarten or daycare and catch colds frequently are the best candidates.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, at the first visit we check the child's height, weight, digestion pattern, and stool condition together to compose a formula specifically for children. Visiting together with a guardian allows us to also understand the living environment for a more precise prescription.
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