Can children eat Codonopsis pilosula?

Codonopsis pilosula is a common Chinese medicinal ingredient in life. I believe that when we were young, our mothers would put codonopsis pilosula, angelica sinensis, gastrodia elata and other medicinal ingredients into some tonic soups. Because codonopsis pilosula and angelica sinensis have the same shape, people often mistakenly eat angelica sinensis as codonopsis pilosula. However, angelica sinensis is bitter, while codonopsis pilosula has basically no taste and has a sweet taste, people would prefer codonopsis pilosula a little more. But can children eat Codonopsis pilosula?

Side effects of Codonopsis pilosula on children

Codonopsis pilosula is a common qi-tonifying herb. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of tonifying qi, promoting body fluid, and strengthening the spleen. It has no obvious toxic side effects when taken normally. However, if the medication is used for too long or in large quantities, it will damage the vital energy due to excessive qi tonification and easily produce symptoms of dryness. This is also a common side effect in children.

Can children eat Codonopsis?

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It can be consumed in moderation.

Generally speaking, if children are in good health and have no discomfort, they do not need to take tonic herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, so as not to affect their normal physical development. Children with symptoms such as limb weakness, qi and blood deficiency, spleen and stomach weakness, dryness of body fluids, internal heat and thirst, and spleen deficiency and poor appetite can take Codonopsis pilosula in appropriate amounts to relieve their condition. It is recommended to take the medication under the guidance of a doctor.

Benefits of eating Codonopsis for children

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Children who are suitable for taking Codonopsis pilosula will have the following benefits after taking it.

Replenishing Qi and Blood

Codonopsis has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and promoting body fluid. Eating it in moderation can regulate qi and blood and nourish the body. Children who are weak, have insufficient qi and blood, weak limbs, and have just recovered from a serious illness can take Codonopsis, which is beneficial to their physical recovery.

Strengthens the spleen and stomach

In addition to replenishing qi, Codonopsis pilosula can also produce body fluids, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the stomach. The various active ingredients it contains have the function of protecting the gastrointestinal tract, can resist ulcers, and have a certain effect on chronic gastritis. It is suitable for children with spleen deficiency, anorexia, poor appetite, and loose stools.

Enhance immunity

Regular consumption of Codonopsis pilosula can enhance immunity because it contains effective ingredients such as Codonopsis pilosula polysaccharides, saponins, and bioalkalis, which can enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages and thus improve immunity.

Improve memory

Codonopsis pilosula extract has the effect of improving memory. Children with insufficient qi and blood and weak spleen and stomach can eat Codonopsis pilosula to replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and also improve brain function and enhance memory.

Promote hematopoiesis

Codonopsis pilosula has the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood. Children with sallow complexion, qi and blood deficiency, dizziness and fatigue can take it in appropriate amounts. It can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin, and can promote hematopoietic function for children with anemia.

How to eat Codonopsis pilosula for children

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Ginseng and jujube rice

Materials

5 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 10 dates, 200 grams of glutinous rice, and 25 grams of white sugar.

practice

1. Soak Codonopsis pilosula and jujube in appropriate amount of water, then boil for half an hour. Remove the Codonopsis pilosula and jujube and set aside the soup.

2. Wash the glutinous rice, add appropriate amount of water, put it in a large bowl, steam it, and then put it on a plate;

3. Place the dates on top, add sugar to the soup and fry it into a sticky state. Pour it on the date rice.

Pork Ribs Stewed with Codonopsis and Red Dates

raw material

30 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 8 red dates, 500 grams of spare ribs, and appropriate amounts of ginger, onion, salt, MSG, pepper, and cooking wine.

Production

1. Wash the codonopsis pilosula, cut it into 3 cm long sections, wash the red dates and remove the pits;

2. Wash the ribs and chop them into 4 cm long segments;

3. Wash the ginger and green onion, pound the ginger and cut the green onion into sections;

4. Put the spareribs, codonopsis, red dates, ginger, onion and cooking wine into the stew pot;

5. Add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until cooked.

Codonopsis Chicken Soup

raw material

1 chicken neck, 50 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 50 grams of pepper root, and 8 red dates.

method

1. Clean the chicken neck, remove the internal organs and tail, and cut into pieces;

2. Wash the root of Hu, Codonopsis pilosula, and red dates (pitted) separately with clean water;

3. Put all the ingredients into the stew pot and add appropriate amount of boiling water;

4. Cover, simmer over low heat for 3 hours, season and serve.