Ting Li Zi use in childrens disease

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Hello all,

I am currently dedicating my post graduate studies to that of paediatrics.

From my 5

years of undergraduate studies I learned that the herb Ting Li Zi has a very

violent nature

and is seldom used, being reserved for the Tan Yin type disorders and more

specifically

Xuan Yin or pleurisy. To my surprise, while I was interning in Chengsha, Hunan,

last year,

I found that many doctors prescribed this herb, even tor conditions that didn't

seem to be

too severe ( they were obviously excess but not severe). Many paediatric

research reports

form China also mention the use of this herb. I was surprised to see Ting Li

Zi used so

much, especially for children whose bodies are more delicate. Obviously Ting

Li Zi gives

good results in the treatment of cough and asthma but I would like to know if

any other

practitioners use this herb regularly and/ or can relate to my hesitation on its

use based

on my teachers warnings.

Thanks,

Trevor