Malnutrition, also known as “protein-energy malnutrition,” is a chronic nutritional disorder caused by improper feeding or various diseases. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is referred to as “pediatric ganji.” The diet should be nutritious and easy to digest. Recommended foods include milk, soy milk, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, white mung beans, hawthorn, chicken gizzard lining, lotus root starch, vegetable broth, pureed vegetables, eggs, minced meat, and fresh fruit. It is advisable to eat small, frequent meals; avoid letting the child become too hungry or too full; and refrain from overusing tonics. Avoid raw, cold, greasy, hard, overly sweet, or overly salty foods. Infants should not be weaned during the summer.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and palatable herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Chicken Liver and Tomato Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and blood. Suitable for malnutrition caused by deficiency of both qi and blood those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula
Quail with Codonopsis and Astragalus Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and blood. Suitable for malnutrition caused by deficiency of both qi and blood given the warm nature, caution is advised if the tongue is red with scant coating or there is tidal fever and night sweats; in the absence … Read more
Chicken Gizzard Powder Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes digestion and aids gastrointestinal function. Suitable for all types of malnutrition
Atractylodes and Hawthorn Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion. Suitable for various types of malnutrition
Lotus Root Starch and Barley Malt Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion. Suitable for various types of malnutrition
Hawthorn and Chinese Yam Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion. Suitable for various types of malnutrition
Radish and Apple Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and aids digestion. Suitable for various types of malnutrition
