Ban Xia

Herbs that transform cold phlegm

 

 

Channels: LU, SP, ST

Properties: Spicy, Warm, Toxic

English Translation: Half Summer

Common: Pinellia Rhizome

Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae

Actions:

  • Dry damp and transform phlegm
  • Flow downward stomach Qi and arrest vomiting
  • Dissipate nodule and reduce distension

1.     Phlegm in Lung or Spleen: various pattern of cough with phlegm; e.g. Er Chen Tang, with Chen Pi, Fu Ling

2.     Vomiting due to stomach Qi rebelling and upward: various pattern of vomiting, morning sick; e.g. Sheng Jiang, Sha Ren

3.     Various nodule due to phlegm: with pressure, or distention in chest; e.g. with Hai Zao, Kun Bu, Hou Po

Dosage:

  • 4.5~9g