Dosage of herbal teas for children: how to calculate the volume of infusion or decoction depending on age?

Dosage of herbal teas for children: how to calculate the volume of infusion or decoction depending on age?

Infusions or decoctions of medicinal plants or mixtures should be prepared at the rate of 1 tablespoon of the mixture per 0.5 liters of boiling water.

Dosages for children per reception are:

From 1 to 2 years – 3-5 ml (up to a teaspoon)

From 2 to 3 years – 10 ml (2 teaspoons or 1 dessert spoon)

From 3 to 4 years – 15 ml (3 teaspoons or 1 tablespoon)

To the age of 12-14 years add 5 ml for each year of age of the child.

At the age of 15-16 years – 75% of the adult dose.