Can children with oral ulcers take Zhibai Dihuang Pills?
Disease description:
After my younger son developed a mouth ulcer yesterday, I was wondering whether Zhibai Dihuang Pills can be used to treat it. May I ask if it's appropriate to give Zhibai Dihuang Pills to a child with mouth ulcers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
When children develop oral ulcers accompanied by symptoms of yin deficiency and internal heat, Zhibai Dihuang Pills may be used under medical supervision.
1. Zhibai Dihuang Pills can nourish kidney yin, regulate kidney function, and enhance the kidney's nourishing and regulatory capacity, thereby helping to alleviate symptoms of oral ulcers.
2. It can also tonify essence and blood, promote the generation of vital energy, and improve blood nourishment, thus relieving symptoms such as low energy, fatigue, and weakness.
3. The medicine has effects of clearing heat and calming the mind, which helps reduce anxiety, insomnia, and other symptoms related to excessive heart fire.
4. However, Zhibai Dihuang Pills may have certain side effects, including allergic reactions, gastrointestinal discomfort, and nervous system disturbances. Therefore, they should be used strictly according to medical advice, avoiding excessive or prolonged use. Additionally, parents should maintain good oral hygiene in children and avoid giving them overly hard or spicy foods to prevent aggravating mucosal damage in the mouth.
