Can children eat Tongcao?

The medicinal herb Tongcao can be given to children, but they should not eat too much. Because chicken soup with Tongcao can have a diuretic and swelling effect, as well as promote menstruation and lactation, it is recommended that everyone understand the medicinal value of Tongcao as much as possible. The method of cooking chicken soup with tongcao is not suitable for people with poor stomachs, and children with cold and damp constitutions cannot eat it. Let’s find out who is suitable for eating tongcao.

Can children drink chicken soup?

Children can drink Tongcao chicken soup, but they should not eat too much.

The main ingredients of Tongcao Chicken Soup are Tongcao and chicken soup. Chicken soup is beneficial and harmless to children, and Tongcao is a Chinese herbal medicine that has the effects of diuresis, swelling, menstruation and lactation. It is non-toxic and there is no problem for children to eat it in moderation.

It is not recommended for children to eat too much chicken soup with tongcao. Although tongcao is non-toxic, it has side effects. Tongcao is a diuretic and long-term use can damage the kidneys. Moreover, Tongcao is slightly cold in nature and eating too much is bad for the stomach and intestines.

Precautions for children to eat Tongcao chicken soup

1. Children with cold and damp constitution should eat with caution.

2. Tongcao chicken soup is a bit too nourishing, and it is best for children over three years old to consume it.

3. Don’t put too much tongcao in the tongcao chicken soup. The amount should be controlled between 0.5 cents and 1.5 cents.

4. Children should not eat too much Tongcao chicken soup. Tongcao is slightly cold in nature. Eating too much is bad for the stomach and intestines. As a diuretic, it can also damage the kidneys.

How to make Tongcao chicken soup

Ingredients: 600 grams of free-range chicken, 80 grams of tongcao, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of red dates, and appropriate amount of rice wine.

practice:

1. Clean half a free-range chicken, cut it into large pieces, blanch it and remove it from the heat.

2. Wrap the tongcao with gauze, add water and boil for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

3. Take a casserole, put in the chicken pieces, add the tongcao juice, some ginger slices, red dates, and rice wine, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat for 80 minutes.

4. Skim off the chicken fat and add some salt when eating

Tips:

1. Add the chicken fat and stew together, and skim it off when eating.

2. Only a little rice wine can be added.