Question
This morning, when I woke up, my son stuck out his tongue, and I saw it was very white. What could be the reason, and how can it be solved?
Answer
A white tongue coating in children may be due to excessive liver fire. It is recommended to give the child pediatric cooling and reducing fire granules, encourage them to drink more water, and offer some vegetable juices. If the child also has symptoms of a yellowish complexion, it may be due to weak spleen and stomach, and it is suggested to give the child pediatric spleen-strengthening san for adjustment. During this period, avoid giving the child cold foods, and they can drink some millet congee for dampness elimination. Make sure to keep the child’s area clean and change their clothes frequently.