What are the traditional Chinese medicines for treating colds in children?

Traditional Chinese medicines for treating children's colds include Radix Isatidis, Flos Lonicerae, Fructus Forsythiae, etc. These medicines have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and antiviral, and are suitable for relieving cold symptoms. Colds are mostly caused by viral infections. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that they are related to wind-cold or wind-heat invasion, and medicines should be selected according to specific symptoms.

1. Isatis root has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving sore throat. It is often used to treat wind-heat colds and relieve symptoms such as sore throat and fever. You can take Isatis root granules with warm water 2-3 times a day. The specific dosage needs to be adjusted according to age and weight.

2. Honeysuckle is cold in nature, can clear away heat and detoxify, and evacuate wind-heat. It is suitable for fever, headache, and sore throat caused by wind-heat cold. You can boil honeysuckle in water and drink it instead of tea, or use honeysuckle granules, twice a day, each time in appropriate amount.

3. Forsythia has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. It is often used to treat sore throat, cough and other symptoms associated with wind-heat cold. Forsythia can be decocted with other Chinese medicines, or Forsythia suspensa granules can be used 2-3 times a day.

4. During the period of cold, children should eat light food and avoid greasy and spicy food. They can eat pears, apples and other fruits in moderation to supplement vitamins and enhance immunity. At the same time, keep the indoor air circulating to avoid cold.

5. If the cold symptoms continue to worsen, such as high fever, severe cough, difficulty breathing, etc., you need to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition. The doctor may prescribe other Chinese or Western medicine for treatment according to the specific situation.

The Chinese medicine for treating children's colds should be selected according to symptoms and constitution. Drugs such as Isatis root, honeysuckle, and forsythia have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and antiviral, and are suitable for relieving cold symptoms. At the same time, pay attention to diet conditioning and daily care. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention in time to ensure safe and effective treatment.