Can children drink water infused with monk fruit?

Generally speaking, children can drink water infused with luo han guo (monk fruit), but it should be consumed in moderation. Detailed explanations are as follows:

Luo han guo has functions including clearing heat, moisturizing the lungs, relieving cough and soothing the throat, and promoting bowel movements. If children experience mild coughing, dryness or itching in the throat, or hoarseness, under the guidance of a doctor or appropriate judgment by parents, drinking a moderate amount of luo han guo-infused water may help alleviate these symptoms. Some components of luo han guo might also provide protective effects for children's respiratory system.

However, luo han guo is cool in nature. Children's spleen and stomach functions are relatively weak, so excessive consumption of luo han guo water may impair the yang energy of the spleen and stomach, leading to spleen and stomach coldness, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion. In addition, some children may be allergic to luo han guo, and excessive consumption could trigger allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, and shortness of breath. Even in children without allergies, excessive intake may increase the risk of allergic reactions.

In daily life, it is also important to cultivate good eating habits in children, avoiding excessive consumption of sweets and cold drinks, maintaining a balanced diet, and enhancing their physical immunity.