How much vacha and ashwagandha powder can I give to my 7-year-old child? - #54197

Give 1 teaspoon 3 times a day mix with warm water or milk. Add honey or ghee.

In Ayurveda, children (Bala) need very mild and carefully measured doses. 1. Vacha (Acorus calamus) Dose: Very small → 30–60 mg (a pinch) once daily only Always mix with honey or ghee Caution: Vacha is strong and heating, so do not give long-term daily (use for short duration ) 2. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Dose: 250–500 mg (¼–½ teaspoon) once daily Best given with warm milk at night Helps in strength, immunity, and calmness 3. Shankhpushpi 2 spoons/day is usually safe if in syrup form, but check the product dose. Keep doses low and gentle Prefer single herb use, avoid too many together Give for 6–8 weeks, then break Observe digestion, sleep, and behavior