Question
Parents of a child with Spleen and Stomach Disease are inquiring whether they can give the child Snake Gall and Fructus Terminaliae Liquid.
Answer
Children with Spleen and Stomach Disease should pay special attention when using traditional Chinese medicine. Ingredients like menthol, camphor, naphthalene, Chuanxiong, realgar powder, plum blossoms, bear bile, Kaimen tea, Qili powder, baby’s powder, and realgar detox tablets are all prohibited. Since the Snake Gall and Fructus Terminaliae Liquid may contain menthol, it is recommended to use it under a doctor’s guidance or to give the child a small amount to try first, observing closely for any adverse reactions before deciding to continue. The doctor will ask: if the child has Spleen and Stomach Disease, parents do not need to be overly anxious, as this is a genetic condition with no cure. In daily medication use, it is essential to inform the doctor first to avoid using prohibited medications. There are varying degrees of Spleen and Stomach Disease; for mild cases, there is generally no need for special dietary restrictions (except for broad beans), while severe cases should best follow the doctor’s advice.