PINELLIA & BAMBUSAE
Ban Xia/Zhu Ru

 

Pinellia ternate & Bambusa tuldoides


 

Ban Xia

acrid, warm, toxic dries Damp, transforms Phlegm, relieves distension, 
dissolves lumps, directs qi downwards, stops vomiting

Zhu Ru

sweet, slightly cold clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, 
directs qi downwards, stops vomiting


Major therapeutic action
Harmonises the Stomach, directs qi downwards, clears Heat, transforms Phlegm.

 Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.

Indications
*  Bitter taste, vomiting of frothy saliva from Phlegm-Heat invading the Stomach.
*  Vertigo, palpitation, fear, insomnia.

Cautions and contraindications
Caution in patients with yin and Body Fluid deficiency while prescribing Ban Xia.
None noted.

Combinations
*  For palpitation, insomnia, add Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
*  Can be added to Suan Zao Ren Tang for insomnia with vertigo and dry mouth resulting from Liver Blood deficiency and internal Heat due to yin deficiency.