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Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

Nomenclature

BAN XIA
半夏
Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Other Names

Pinelliae Ternatae


Properties:

Acrid
Spleen / SP Stomach / ST Lung / LU


Dosage and Toxicity

Toxic
5 - 10 gm
max- 60 gm


Functions

Dries Dampness and dissolves phlegm
Er Chen Tang, Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang, Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang
Redirects rebellious Stomach / ST Qi and relieves nausea and vomiting from phlegm obstruction.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Dissipates nodules and disperses stagnation (from phlegm)

Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Ban Xia Huo Po Tang
Treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles (topically, can use fresh, Sheng Ban Xia version for this)


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Preparation and Processing


Cautions and contraindications


Clinical Research and studies


Formulas that include this herb

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Footnotes: Processed with ginger to minimize toxicity

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