Childhood malnutrition according to Chinese Medicine
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The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat childhood malnutrition
Why might Stellaria Root (Yin Chai Hu) help with childhood malnutrition?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat childhood malnutrition as can be seen on Stellaria Root's page.
Stellaria Roots is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Stomach, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Yin Deficient Heat. Clears Heat in the aftermath of febrile diseases. Clears Heat caused by malnutrition in children. Cools the Blood when there is reckless movement of Blood.
Why might Chicken Gizzard Skin (Ji Nei Jin) help with childhood malnutrition?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat childhood malnutrition as can be seen on Chicken Gizzard Skin's page.
Chicken Gizzard Skins is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Spleen, the Stomach and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Improves digestion and unblocks Food Stagnation. Dissolves stones in the urinary or biliary tract.
Other symptoms often associated with childhood malnutrition
Night urination Vomiting Diarrhea Enuresis Urinary stones Biliary stones Gallstones Fever Night sweats Blood in urine