Question
Can you use Chinese medicine in the bath for treating physiological jaundice in newborns?
Answer
In traditional Chinese medicine, there are some medications believed to help treat jaundice, including bupleurum, indigo plant, Lysimachia christinae, Polygonum multiflorum, Sarcodes scouleri, and Sedum sarmentosum. These medications can be soaked and used for baby baths. However, the treatment of jaundice should be taken seriously. In addition to medication treatment, it can also be stabilized and treated through Chinese medical therapies such as acupuncture, massage, ear acupuncture, and foot bath. Moreover, patients should maintain regular lifestyle habits and persist with treatment.