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Tic Disorder
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Safety

Q I am concerned that herbal medicine might place a burden on a growing child's liver.

A The prescriptions used at Dongjedang are tailored to children by adjusting the dosage and ingredients. The safety of pediatric herbal medicine treatment is backed by thousands of years of clinical experience and modern toxicology research, and we always verify the child's weight, constitution, and underlying conditions before prescribing.

Detailed Answer

Pediatric herbal medicine dosages are adjusted to 1/3 to 1/2 of the adult dosage, and ingredients requiring caution in children (such as powerful functional herbs like Aconitum and Rhubarb) are minimized or excluded. Gastrodia elata, Artemisia capillaris, and Scutellaria baicalensis—key ingredients in herbal medicine that soothe liver wind and alleviate nervous excitement—have been confirmed in modern pharmacological studies to have sedative and antioxidant effects on the nervous system, and are reported to be safe for children. Liver toxicity is an issue that arises from inappropriate ingredients or products of unclear origin; it is rare when prescribed properly using quality-verified herbal ingredients. Please be sure to inform the doctor during the consultation if your child is taking other medications or has liver disease. Children respond well even to small doses. Rather than starting with an excessive dosage, it is safer and more effective to begin with the minimum effective dose suited to the child's body and adjust the amount while monitoring the response. Please contact us immediately if any adverse reactions occur during administration.

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