Chenpi is a medicinal and edible ingredient. Boiling tangerine peel in water and taking it can not only regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, but also warm and dissolve cold phlegm. However, tangerine peel also has the effect of drying dampness, so it is not suitable for all people to take. It is best not to take it for people with excessive stomach fire. So, is eating tangerine peel water effective for children with spleen deficiency and constipation?
Eating tangerine peel water is effective for children with spleen deficiency and constipation, but children with weak spleen and stomach should try not to use medication as much as possible. Chenpi is a food ingredient that can strengthen the spleen. Taking some Chenpi water appropriately can prevent stomach diseases, regulate qi and digestion, and soothe the liver and spleen. If a child accidentally eats too much or has indigestion, they can boil some tangerine peel water to drink, and the effect will be even better if it is paired with hawthorn.
In addition to drinking tangerine peel water, children with spleen deficiency and constipation can also eat the following foods:
1. Carrots. Carrots can effectively alleviate diarrhea and constipation. Eating raw carrots is cool in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire. Cooked food is warm in nature and has antidiarrheal and astringent effects. If used to treat constipation, children can eat some cooked carrots.
2. Sweet potatoes and peanuts. Sweet potatoes and peanuts can be cooked and made into peanut sweet potato puree, which has a good effect on relieving constipation in children.
3. Honey and bananas. After waking up in the morning, you can give your child a banana and then drink a cup of honey water, which can effectively relieve constipation.
4. Vegetable puree. Mash celery, spinach, leek and other green leafy vegetables into mud, or put them into noodles and Congee.
