BAN XIA
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Nomenclature
BAN XIA
半夏
Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Other Names
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
Sources
Footnotes: Processed with ginger to minimize toxicity