Foods to regulate the spleen and stomach in children

The spleen and stomach are very important to the human body, but many problems often occur between them. Not only adults but children as well. There are many ways to regulate the spleen and stomach, including some food therapies, but there are certain differences in the foods that regulate the spleen and stomach for children and adults. So what are the foods that regulate the spleen and stomach for children?

Millet: A good supplement for the spleen and stomach, it is easy to digest, strengthens the spleen and stomach, nourishes yin and blood, prevents and treats indigestion, and is also very helpful for diarrhea and vomiting. Since millet is usually not refined, it retains more nutrients and minerals.

Yam: It enters the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians and is a mild tonic. It can nourish the spleen and stomach, promote fluid production and benefit the lungs, nourish the kidneys and astringe the essence. It has a good therapeutic effect on indigestion, sweating, and poor spleen and stomach function.

Jujube: It has a relatively good effect on spleen deficiency and can replenish blood. It is very effective for children with spleen deficiency and anemia. You can put one or two when cooking porridge. Don't eat too much, as it will cause sore throat.

Barley: It can promote diuresis and eliminate dampness, and strengthen the spleen. The spleen is most afraid of dampness, and barley is a good at removing dampness. Drinking more barley has a better effect on strengthening the spleen.

Poria cocos: It can promote diuresis and eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen, and resolve phlegm. It has a very good effect on spleen deficiency and dysfunction of transportation and transformation. You can put three or five of them every time you cook porridge.

Apple: Strengthens the spleen, replenishes Qi, benefits the stomach, promotes fluid production and relieves dryness. It is suitable for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, indigestion, constipation, and gastrointestinal dysfunction.

Daily diet: The spleen and stomach in traditional Chinese medicine refer to the spleen meridian and stomach meridian. If a child has an irregular diet, eats too much fatty food, has a picky diet, or has uneven hunger and fullness, it may occasionally damage his spleen and stomach. It is recommended to pay attention to proper daily feeding, not to let children eat too much meat, to have a regular diet, preferably at regular times and in fixed quantities, and to let children eat less snacks.

Chinese medicine conditioning: Children have weak spleen and stomach, and often suffer from indigestion, diarrhea, loss of appetite, etc. due to various reasons. Experts say that considering the physiological characteristics of children's "spleen deficiency", Chinese medicine can be used to regulate the child's spleen and stomach, which can protect the child's delicate stomach and intestines, and can also provide symptomatic treatment.

Tui Na massage: Massaging the Zusanli point has the effect of regulating the spleen and stomach. Zusanli is located on the outer sides of both calves, three horizontal fingers outside the tibia below the knee. It is a point that strengthens the whole body. If parents massage their children's Zusanli acupoint for 10 to 15 minutes every day, it can strengthen the digestive system of children, increase the digestion and absorption rate, and improve their sallow complexion and thin muscles.