Question
A child with infantile spasms and cerebral palsy who is over a year old is currently taking Western medicine to control seizures, but the symptoms occasionally recur. The parents inquire if lingzhi rooibos powder can be used long-term as an auxiliary treatment, and about its potential side effects and efficacy when used long-term.
Answer
Lingzhi rooibos powder has the effects of calming the liver, suppressing wind, clearing heat, and calming the mind; it can be used to treat symptoms such as heat-induced coma convulsions, headache dizziness, and convulsions due to fright. According to the parents’ description, the child’s frequency of seizure recurrences decreased after taking lingzhi rooibos powder, suggesting good efficacy. However, long-term use of lingzhi rooibos powder has no therapeutic effect on liver function, so it is necessary to monitor liver function during use. It is recommended to use under the guidance of a doctor and to regularly check liver function.