Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan - Pinellia Drain Epigastrium Pills
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Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan Herbal Formula Classifications and Usages
The herbal formula "ban xia xie xin wan" , 半夏泻心 丸, which in english is "pinellia drain epigastrium pills", is categorized within the "harmonize" functional grouping and within the "harmonize the stomach and intestines" sub-category.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Distension and fullness of the epigastrium usually without pain.
- Borborygmus (gurgling sounds), and diarrhea if spleen qi is affected.
- Vomiting with possible dry heaves due to rebellious stomach qi.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
Do not use for epigastric distention due to food stagnation. Use with caution if patient has yin deficiency.
Our shop contains ban xia xie xin wan from the following manufacturer:
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For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:
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ViewBan Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
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 i…
ViewChen Pi (Tangerine Peel)
Regulates Qi, improves transportive function of the spleen, relieves diaphragm - epigastric/abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea, vomiting (promotes movement of qi in general; …
ViewDang Shen (Codonopsis Root)
Tonifies the middle warmer, augments the qi - lack of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, any spleen qi deficiency issues, prolapse of uterus, stomach, rectum. Tonifies the lungs - lung deficienc…
ViewGan Cao (Licorice Root)
Tonifies the spleen and augments qi - spleen deficiency w/shortness of breath, fatigue, loose stools (si jun zi tong). Qi and/or blood deficiency w/irregular pluse or palpitations (Zhi Gan Cao Tang)…
ViewHuang Lian (Coptis Rhizome)
Drains fire, relieves toxicity - high fever, irritability, disorientation, delirium, painful, red eyes, red tongue, sore throat, boils, carbuncles, abscesses. Clears heat, drains dampness - for damp…
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence stomach rebellious qi.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, acid reflux disease (gerd), epigastric pain and/or ulcers
Our clinical staff have made the following notes, regarding ban xia xie xin wan.
For stomach qi disharmony and rebellious stomach qi disorders. The normal flow of the stomach qi is downward [to the spleen]. Rebellious stomach qi simply refers to the reversal of the normal flow, which often will also involve the spleen due to the close functional relationship.
As noted above, ban xia xie xin wan is within the harmonize functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "harmonize the stomach and intestines", which contains the following formulas:
All formulas in the primary category of "harmonize" are listed below.
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