Question

Should children take licorice tablets?

Answer

Children with pediatric bronchitis usually do not require medication and can be treated with diet. Here are some suggestions:

  1. Lily Porridge: Cook 20 grams of fresh lily and 50 grams of glutinous rice into porridge, seasoned with rock sugar. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing the lungs, and relieving asthma.
  2. Mustard Green Porridge: Cut a sufficient amount of mustard green heads into pieces and cook with 50 grams of glutinous rice. It is beneficial for warming and cooling the blood.
  3. Almond Porridge: Cook 20 almonds with the skins and tips removed and 50 grams of glutinous rice into porridge.
  4. Pear Porridge: Squeeze juice from 3 duck pears with the cores removed and sliced. Cook 50 grams of glutinous rice into porridge, stir in the pear juice when almost done, and mix evenly before eating. It has the effects of clearing the heart, nourishing the lungs, and relieving restlessness.
  5. Yam Soup: Boil 200 grams of yam until cooked and remove the skin, mix with 250 grams of roasted millet powder and 500 grams of roasted almond powder. Every morning, mix 10 grams of millet almond powder with hot water, add an adequate amount of yam puree, season with sesame oil, and eat. It is good for invigorating Qi, tonifying deficiency, warming the middle, and moistening the lungs, suitable for children with persistent cough or recurrent attacks. We suggest you choose the appropriate treatment method and medication according to your own condition. Wishing you a speedy recovery! The above suggestions are for the question “Can a 2-year-old child take licorice tablets?” We hope this helps you, and wish you good health!