Children’s Use of Ginseng and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Powder

Children’s usage of Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San is to take it with hot water, usually 2 to 3 times a day, 1.5 to 2.5 grams at a time for those under 5 years old, and 3 to 4.5 grams at a time for children over 5 years old. In addition, it must be used under adult supervision. Ginseng and Atractylodis Macrocephalae is composed of Platycodon grandiflorum, Saxifrage, Ginseng, Licorice, Lotus Seed, White Lentil, Semen Coicis, Poria, and Chinese Yam. It has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach and benefiting the lungs and qi, and can treat poor appetite, scanty stools, cough and shortness of breath, and drowsiness and fatigue of the limbs caused by the weakness of the spleen and stomach. The use of this drug should be noted that the adverse reactions and contraindications of this drug are not exact, but it should not be taken by people with cold and fever. Children’s usage can be taken once in the morning and evening or once in the morning and mid-evening, and it should be taken with hot water and then cooled to room temperature, the dosage for those under 5 years of age is 1/4 of that for adults, and 1/2 of that for adults over 5 years of age, while adults should take 6-9 grams at a time, and all those under 5 years of age should take 1.5-2.5 grams each time, and children over 5 years of age should take 3-4.5 grams each time. If necessary, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital, under the guidance of professional physicians to identify the evidence, according to the child’s condition reasonable choice, when taking must have adult supervision, to avoid adverse consequences.