Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 14:05.
Chinese Name: 
Ban Xia
English Name: 
Pinellia Rhizome
Functions and Usage: 
  • Dries dampness, transforms cold-phlegm, descends rebellious qi - cough with copious sputum especially due to dampness of spleen.
  • Harmonizes stomach, stops vomiting due to lingering phlegm-dampness in the stomach.
  • Dissipates nodules, reduces distension - phlegm in chest or neck or anywhere in the body, focal distention in the chest.
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Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 4.5-12g
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Notes: 

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