Can children with oral ulcers eat white radish?

Children with oral ulcers can moderately consume white radish. As a cooling food, white radish is characterized by its cool nature and sweet taste, and it primarily affects the lung and stomach meridians. It has functions such as clearing heat, resolving phlegm, promoting body fluid production, relieving thirst, promoting urination, and alleviating dysuria. For oral ulcers, white radish can help stimulate saliva secretion, promote urination, and aid digestion, thereby helping to relieve discomfort caused by oral ulcers. Oral ulcers may be caused by factors such as fungal infections or deficiencies in certain vitamins or trace elements. During an episode of oral ulcers, in addition to moderate consumption of white radish, children should avoid eating hard, spicy, or overly hot foods, as these may irritate the oral mucosa and worsen ulcer symptoms. Instead, they should be encouraged to eat light, easily digestible foods such as steamed egg custard, fish, and millet porridge to ensure adequate nutrition.