Q Is it safe to give herbal medicine for night crying to an infant?
A Pediatric herbal medicine prescribed in small amounts at low concentration for infants aged 6 months and older has clinically confirmed safety.
Detailed Answer
Safety is a concern for many parents when it comes to giving herbal medicine to infants.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Calming herbs used for night crying, such as sour jujube seed, poria with hostwood, and polygala, are traditional herbs used in children for thousands of years and are prescribed at concentrations far lower than for adults. For infants under 6 months, prescriptions are given with extra caution and administered in a distilled herbal form. Herbs that meet heavy metal and pesticide residue standards are used, and a pediatric Korean medicine specialist adjusts the dosage to the child's weight and age. Parents are instructed to visit immediately if any signs of side effects (reduced appetite, diarrhea, etc.) appear.
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