Chinese Herbal Formulas That Transforms Phlegm and Eliminates Wind

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae and Gastrodia Decoction

Main Actions for Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

The functions of this herbal formula are to tonify the spleen and expel dampness while transforming phlegm and clearing wind. This TCM formula is best suited for conditions of upward disturbance of wind phlegm in the head due to spleen deficiency which leads to dampness.

Indications and Symptoms for Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

Dizziness, vertigo, headache, heaviness in the head, cloudy sensation in the head, stuffy sensation in the chest, nausea, vomiting, copious sputum

Tongue – white greasy coat

Pulse – wiry, slippery

Medicinal Ingredients of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) - 4.5g.

-dries dampness, transform phlegm, direct Qi downwards

Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae, Gastrodia Rhizome) - 3g.

-transforms phlegm, clears wind, eliminates headache and dizziness

Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, White Atractylodes Rhizome) - 9g.

-tonify spleen, dry dampness

Ju Hong (Pars Rubra Epicarpii Citri Erythocarpae, Red Part of the Tangerine Peel) - 3g.

-regulates Qi, transform phlegm

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos,China Root, Poria, Hoelen) - 3g.

-tonify spleen, drains dampness

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 1.5g.

-harmonize herbs within formula, regulates middle jiao

Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fresh Ginger Rhizome) - 1 slice

-harmonize stomach and spleen

Da Zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Chinese Date, Jujube) - 2 pieces

-harmonize stomach and spleen

Preparation Instructions of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

This natural herbal formula is generally prepared in decoction form. Ju Hong (Tangerine Peel) is usually replaced with Chen Pi (Mandarin Peel).

Today’s practitioners use greater dosages in all the above ingredients except that of Bai Zhu when preparing this decoction.

Additional Points on Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

This herbal formula is a variation of Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction).

When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such disorders as Meniere’s disease, hypertension, tubecular meningitis and benign positional vertigo.