Ban Xia - Pinellia Rhizome
TCM Materia Medica
Ban Xia TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "ban xia" which in english is 
"pinellia rhizome", is categorized within the "herbs that transform phlegm cold" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the lung, spleen and stomach channels and exhibits acrid and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 4.5-12g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- 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.
Ban Xia has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
- Incompatible with Wu Tou.
Ban Xia may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: vomiting
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, ban xia is generally included in the following 16 formulas:
As noted above, ban xia is within the herbs that transform phlegm cold functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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