<![CDATA[Tonic or chicken essence before exam?]]>Can I just check with KS members here do you let your child take the above before they go to the exam?


I used to take chicken essence but find it very heaty…


rgds

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/5350/tonic-or-chicken-essence-before-examRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 18:39:35 GMTFri, 04 Sep 2009 23:59:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:26:38 GMT]]>Pls share some ways of recycling the chicken essence bottles. Does the company want the bottles back?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/776703https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/776703Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:52:45 GMT]]>

nms1:
I didn't grow up here and I'd never come across chicken essence until I gave birth. I can't stand it so I doubt I will ever give it to my children.


What makes me laugh is that my m-i-l still buys it & gives it to my husband to drink if he is going on an overseas trip or has a big day at work 😉
I never drank a bottle of chicken essence before child birth. I dont like the smell even though it has been warmed up. Mum made me drink it during confinement. During that 1 month, literally take tonics to replenish. But didn't eat ginger bcos kids had jaundice and I bf.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/776164https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/776164Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:52:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:07:55 GMT]]>I didn't grow up here and I'd never come across chicken essence until I gave birth. I can't stand it so I doubt I will ever give it to my children.


What makes me laugh is that my m-i-l still buys it & gives it to my husband to drink if he is going on an overseas trip or has a big day at work 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/775871https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/775871Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:07:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:16:32 GMT]]>

mrswongtuition:
Anyone considered Bach Flower Remedies before?


It's natural flower essences so there's no side effect. I've used it myself & I've recommended to my students who see good effect 🙂
I use Bach Flower Remedies and have read a lot about it. Any thread here on this? It's a great healing system and I use for my family and some good friends.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/774419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/774419Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:16:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:15:53 GMT]]>

kaitlynangelica:
Am riding on this thread since we are on the topic of tonics.


I find Ginseng good for relieving fatigue. Don't feel so tired anymore at work. I am taking the Borsch one.

Does anyone know what Bak Foong pills are good for? Some one told me to maintain health and beuty.
If I am not wrong,... don't ever give it to your boy!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58442https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58442Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:15:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:09:06 GMT]]>Am riding on this thread since we are on the topic of tonics.


I find Ginseng good for relieving fatigue. Don’t feel so tired anymore at work. I am taking the Borsch one.

Does anyone know what Bak Foong pills are good for? Some one told me to maintain health and beuty.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58075https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58075Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:09:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:49:07 GMT]]>

daisyt:
MdmKS:

my child refuse to drink once smell at it. What can I do? I have got a few bottle of both child and adult version at home. Should it be taken the night before exam or the very morning of exam?


Maybe you can try yu reng sheng essense of chicken, not so strong in smell. They also have those with red dates, maybe it would taste better.

My girl told me, last year during PSLE period, one of her classmate would bring one bottle to school and drank it before going into the exam hall. 😄

Thanks Daisyt. Is the red dates type from \"Brand\" or \"Yu Ren Sheng\" ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58067https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58067Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:49:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:43:42 GMT]]>

MdmKS:
my child refuse to drink once smell at it. What can I do? I have got a few bottle of both child and adult version at home. Should it be taken the night before exam or the very morning of exam?

Maybe you can try yu reng sheng essense of chicken, not so strong in smell. They also have those with red dates, maybe it would taste better.

My girl told me, last year during PSLE period, one of her classmate would bring one bottle to school and drank it before going into the exam hall. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58063https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58063Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:43:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:28:10 GMT]]>Maybe you could trying warming it up before giving it to your child. My son prefers to drink it in the morning because he says he feels fresher and more alert. I, however, prefer to take it the night before because it helps me feel refreshed the next morning (though not all the time 😛 ) I think it is an individual preference.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58055https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58055Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:28:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:53:24 GMT]]>

Lynn2:
Can I just check with KS members here do you let your child take the above before they go to the exam?


I used to take chicken essence but find it very heaty...


rgds
my child refuse to drink once smell at it. What can I do? I have got a few bottle of both child and adult version at home. Should it be taken the night before exam or the very morning of exam?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57798https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57798Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:53:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:15:29 GMT]]>Yes I think some good tonic can prevent brain blockage and could help the kids relax before the paper…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57342Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:15:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:13:30 GMT]]>Anyone considered Bach Flower Remedies before?


It's natural flower essences so there's no side effect. I've used it myself & I've recommended to my students who see good effect 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56444Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:13:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:10:40 GMT]]>Haha…Thanks everyone for your comments. It certainly looks like taking essence of chicken is something that has been passed down from generation to generation.


I remember when we were young, each time my brother takes Brands essence of chicken, he ends up with a fever. Strange, ya? Probably too heaty for him.

I think it is also a good idea to give the kids cooling water if they find it too heaty, as mentioned by mathsparks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56442https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56442Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:10:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:17:09 GMT]]>Heatiness is subjective. It depends on the body constitution of the child. Some of us are more prone to heatiness if the body constitution is not the \"cool\" type.


My son enjoys the taste and will have it when he's tired and running out of energy. And yes, during exam periods too.

My girl will have nothing with it. She finds it \"yucky\".

But, believe it or not, it's my girl who is healthier and the more energetic! 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56428https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56428Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:17:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:08:10 GMT]]>I remember when we were younger, my mum will heat up a bottle of brands chix essence for us in the morning if we are having exams. Problem is after drinking it, I will promptly vomit it all out. Hahah.


Sorry, not contributing as I am still in my ‘honeymoon’ years of parenthood. But this topic sure does bring back memories.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56425https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56425Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:08:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:42:48 GMT]]>

kuzco:
However, do you all give the children's version or the adult version? My son is currently 12 years old. Am wondering if it is ok to give the bigger bottle, but on the other hand, I am afraid that it might be too heaty if he takes too much of it. Would love to hear from other parents. :?

I give mine the adult version since the start of the year. He's not 12 yet. I guess it depends on whether yr child finds it heaty.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56400https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56400Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:42:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:34:26 GMT]]>hi kuzco, my girl is 13 and i started giving her 1 bottle since last year. You have to observe the body condition of your child and his reaction to 1 bottle of essense. If there is no sign of heaty, should be fine.


I prefer yu ren sheng essense of chicken because they contain no charamel. However, they can be more expensive than Brands.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56393https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56393Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:34:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:56:29 GMT]]>

kuzco:
I give my son Brands essence of chicken too during the exams. He likes to take them when he is taking his Maths and Science paper. He says it helps him to concentrate. Don't know whether psychological or not, but if he says so, then I suppose it's so for him.


However, do you all give the children's version or the adult version? My son is currently 12 years old. Am wondering if it is ok to give the bigger bottle, but on the other hand, I am afraid that it might be too heaty if he takes too much of it. Would love to hear from other parents. :?
Placebo or not, Brands essence is a standard procedure for my son before his major events (tests, competitions, etc). Guess we've all been brain-washed from young by OUR parents 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56358https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56358Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:56:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:12:52 GMT]]>I give my son Brands essence of chicken too during the exams. He likes to take them when he is taking his Maths and Science paper. He says it helps him to concentrate. Don't know whether psychological or not, but if he says so, then I suppose it's so for him.


However, do you all give the children's version or the adult version? My son is currently 12 years old. Am wondering if it is ok to give the bigger bottle, but on the other hand, I am afraid that it might be too heaty if he takes too much of it. Would love to hear from other parents. :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56142https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/56142Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:12:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:16:05 GMT]]>Hi Lynn2


I let my girls take \"Brand\" essence of chicken before each paper. It seems to work but not sure if it is pyschological 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55972https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55972Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:16:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:06:27 GMT]]>Hi Lynn2,


My son takes barley once a week while girl takes cooling water sometimes. So, I don't think they have heaty problems.

The ginseng capsules can be found here : http://www.euyansang.com.sg/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=5737&prmenbr=5225&lang=en_US&cgrfnbr=5496

Purpose as mentioned on the web: Nourish yin and clear away heat, replenish vital energy and promote secretion of body fluids. Effective for relieving fatigue and increasing working efficiency and memory.

How old is yr child? ginseng is not suitable for young ones. Do check with eys.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55892https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55892Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:06:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:49:32 GMT]]>Thanks, mathspark.


Just wonder, how the gingseng tablets work?

Will chicken essence cause heatiness in body for them?

rgds

mathsparks:
Hi Lynn2,

Both my kids take them during term time.

My P6 boy once a week before school; during exams week, it goes up to twice and he usually chooses the days when he has chinese paper/oral.

Somehow, he is convinced that the effects doesn't last more than 2 hours so if his papers are after recess, he has this feeling it doesn't help.

My J1 girl takes them twice a week, before bed time and she wakes up feeling refreshed.

During her O levels year, we supplement that with EYS's ginseng tablets too.

When there's sale on chix ess, I stock them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55841https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55841Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:49:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Tonic or chicken essence before exam? on Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:01:10 GMT]]>Hi Lynn2,


Both my kids take them during term time.

My P6 boy once a week before school; during exams week, it goes up to twice and he usually chooses the days when he has chinese paper/oral.

Somehow, he is convinced that the effects doesn’t last more than 2 hours so if his papers are after recess, he has this feeling it doesn’t help.

My J1 girl takes them twice a week, before bed time and she wakes up feeling refreshed.

During her O levels year, we supplement that with EYS’s ginseng tablets too.

When there’s sale on chix ess, I stock them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/55838Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:01:10 GMT