SINGAPORE:More parents have been taking their children to visit Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics in recent years.

TCM firm Eu Yan Sang saw a 40 per cent increase in children visiting its Singapore clinics in the past four years.

To meet this demand, the group recently opened its eighth child-friendly clinic in Simei. It has play areas to keep the kids entertained, complete with toys which are sanitised daily.

Eu Yan Sang said the physicians in these particular clinics have more clinical experience in treating children up to 12 years old. That means they are more well-equipped to give out the appropriate dosage of medicine, or to apply the right strength in traditional massages and acupuncture.

The group has a total of 28 clinics under its belt. Caryn Peh, managing director of clinic services at Eu Yan Sang Integrative Health, said: Patients are more well-informed and they are looking for co-management of their conditions for better patient outcomes.

"So while they continue with a Western medical approach, they also look for TCM as an alternative or a complementary to their medical needs."

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More parents taking children to visit TCM clinics