In summer, children often catch colds, which can initially be due to wind-cold or damp-heat. However, a small number of children may experience a wind-heat cold.
Symptoms of Wind-Heat Cold:
Headache, nasal congestion, thick yellow or white nasal discharge, sore throat, red eyes, dry mouth with a preference for cold drinks, thin yellow tongue coating, red tongue body, cough with yellow phlegm, intolerance to heat but not cold.
Recommended Herbal Tea:
Ingredients:
6 grams of Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf), 6 grams of Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower), 3 grams of Bo He (Peppermint)
Preparation:
Place these herbs in a cup, add boiling water, cover the cup, and steep for about 5-10 minutes. Once the temperature is suitable, it can be consumed.
Sang Ye should not be harvested in spring; it should be collected after the first frost to effectively calm the liver, dispel wind pathogens, and drain the lesser yang heat. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase Sang Ye from a reputable herbal store.
Jin Yin Hua enters the lung, heart, and stomach meridians, and can clear heat, detoxify, and reduce swelling. Bo He is a very important cooling herb that helps the body release the exterior and clear heat.
This simple combination of three herbs can effectively release the exterior and clear heat and toxins. You may add some rock sugar for flavor.
Precautions:
1. If the child has loose stools that are not formed, indicating a cold condition in the middle jiao, it is not advisable to drink this tea despite the wind-heat symptoms, as this tea is slightly cooling.
2. This tea is suitable for children over two years old. It is not appropriate for other cold symptoms. If the child is already on medication, follow the doctor’s advice and do not require additional dietary therapy.
If the child catches a cold from air conditioning, refer to the article “How to Care for Yourself After Catching a Cold from Air Conditioning in Summer?”
Wishing you a safe summer!
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