Prepared Pinellia Rhizome (BanXia(Fa))
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Acrid,Warm,Toxic
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Lung,Spleen,Stomach,(Heart)
【ACTIONS】
Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm;
Descends Rebellious Qi and stops vomiting (harmonizes the Stomach);
Dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation (clumps);
Treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles and reduces swelling (external)
【Indications/Syndromes】
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs (cough with copious sputum);
Especially effective for Damp-Phlegm of the Spleen (Cold-Damp Stagnation);
Vomiting due to Phlegm-Damp in the Stomach (Tan Yin), Cold thin mucus, Stomach Deficiency, Stomach Heat or pregnancy;
Phlegm in the chest (nodules, pressure, distention, pain);
Phlegm nodules in the neck (goiter, scrofula);
Focal distension in the chest and epigastrium;
Obstruction caused by Phlegm anywhere in the body;
Topically as a powder for sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution for those with dry cough due to Yin Deficiency or Body Fluid Deficiency.
Use caution for those with hemoptysis or sore throat due to Fire.
Use caution for those with headache due to Blood Deficiency.
Use caution in all cases with Heat.
Use caution for those with wheezing due to Qi Deficiency.
Use caution for those with insomnia due to Heart channel Blood Deficiency.
Use caution during pregnancy.
The fresh herb is toxic and should be used only for external application.
Incompatible with any form of Rx. Aconite.
Counteracts Sargassum Hai Zao.
Counteracts Maltose Yi Tang.