Radix Panax Ginseng is effective in tonifying qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and generating body fluid, and is used to treat qi deficiency and yin deficiency. Ginseng is not contraindicated for children, so children can take ginseng under doctor’s supervision.
Radix Panax Ginseng is the dried root of Panax Ginseng. Its effects include tonifying qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and generating fluids, treating qi deficiency and yin deficiency, deficiency of heat and fatigue, coughing with phlegm and blood, deficiency of qi and fluids, and dryness of mouth and pharynx. There is no authoritative research showing that children can not take American ginseng, so children with indications can take American ginseng, but should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
According to Chinese medicine, cold medicines can hurt yang and help dampness, therefore, people with weakened yang and cold dampness in the stomach should not take American ginseng, and American ginseng should not be used with quassia.
If the patient is not feeling well, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment. Children’s medication should be under the guidance of a doctor, parents should not blindly give children medication, in order to prevent improper use of medication.