Question
How can you treat children’s spleen and stomach deficiency with food supplements?
Answer
Spleen and stomach deficiency occurs due to weak constitution leading to insufficient Qi and blood, as the spleen and stomach are the sources of Qi and blood generation. The treatment of the spleen and stomach starts with the spleen. Common symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency include weak speech, decreased appetite, pale tongue color, and thin tongue coating. You can choose some traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as “Children’s Awakening Spleen and Nourishing Granules” or “Astragalus and Coptis Tonifying Spleen Powder,” with a treatment course lasting over two months. In terms of diet, foods like yam, chiyao, and Job’s tears can be consumed.