Can I eat Cordyceps militaris when I have a cough?

Patient's question:

Son is 11 years old. He has been taking Cordyceps militaris for the past week, but has been experiencing intermittent dry cough since today. Can he continue to take the Cordyceps militaris soup?

Doctor's answer:

Not suitable for consumption. Cordyceps is not suitable for everyone to eat. Children may develop precociousness if they consume it. The groups of people who should not eat cordyceps: The first category is children and adolescents. Cordyceps is not entirely suitable for all ages as promoted. Because it has an effect similar to male hormones, children who consume it may develop precociousness, so it is not recommended for children to eat it. It is recommended to take Xiao'er Qingfei Tang to treat cough and phlegm!

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