Ban Xia

Pinelliae Ternatae, Rhizoma

Pinellia Rhizome Properties: PUNGENT - WARM/TOXIC
Dosage: 4.5 – 12g.
Meridian: LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

-dry dampness, transform cold-phlegm, rebellious Qi -harmonize stomach, stops vomiting
-dissipate nodules, reduce distension

TOXIC – caution with pregnancy


Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press