Da Ban Xia Tang
大半夏汤

 

 

Major Pinellia Decoction

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Vomiting • Gastritis • Indigestion • Pyloric symptoms
Attributes:
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Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Harmonize ⌕    Subcategory: Harmonize Stomach and Intestines ⌕      Family: Ban Xia Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Tonify Qi • Stop vomiting • Move Qi • Calm rebellious Qi
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Red with white coat      Pulse -Slippery      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Vomiting after eating • Indigestion • Nausea • Fatigue • Regurgitation
Contraindications: Pregnancy • Externally contracted diseases (flu, cold) • Children
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Zhi Ban Xia • Pinellia Root • 半夏 Phlegm Cold
15g-45g
Transforms damp-phlegm • Direct stomach Qi downward• Stop cough/ wheezing • Relieve nausea & vomiting • Dissolve nodules and swellingsFan Ban Xia - deep fried with vinegar, Ming Fan, and Sheng Jiang • Jiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice Warming • Drying • Antitussive • Antiemetic
Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 Tonify Qi
9g-90g
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Feng Mi 
9g-15g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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Modifications For

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
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Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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