Lysine compounds found in children’s medicines are used by some hobbyists to overcome plant stress. Plant stress can be caused by some treatments, such as repotting (changing the planting medium) accompanied by root pruning, which causes injury because many plant roots break off.
Lysine compounds are essential amino acids needed by the body to function properly, such as supporting growth and maintaining health. These lysine compounds cannot be produced by the body, so they must be ingested externally through various foods that contain lysine compounds, such as cheese, meat, and eggs.
In children, lysine compounds found in several children’s medications such as Appeton Lysine Syrup, Becombion Lysine Syrup, and Prolysin can help with the absorption of calcium, which is useful for increasing height and body weight in children. Lysine compounds are also known to increase appetite in children.
How does the lysine compound work to manage stress in plants? Lysine compounds encourage plant cells to absorb nutrients more actively. This is believed to make plants more resistant to stress. Lysine compounds also increase the production of hormones and enzymes for plant growth and development.
There is no standard dosage for the use of lysine compounds. But hobbyists do it by dissolving 2 tablespoons of children’s medicine in 3 liters of water and then watering the plants. The treatment was done every 2 days for at least 1 week.
