A: According to the traditional usage of native peoples of the rainforest region of Peru and of Peruvian naturopathic doctors, yes,
Desmodium adscendens (Amor Seco) is safe for children to take. Furthermore, toxicity studies have been performed on this botanical which reveal that it is very safe. Of course, it is important to reduce the dosage, proportional to the weight of the child. For example, if the child weighs 50 – 90 lbs., ½ of the adult dosage can be taken.