Ban Xia

Other Names : Pinellia Rhizome

Special Precautions of Ban Xia

Incompatible with Wu Tou.

Benefits and uses of Ban Xia are

• Dries dampness, transforms cold-phlegm, descends rebellious qi - cough with copious sputum especially due to dampness of spleen.
• Harmonizes stomach, stops vomiting due to lingering phlegm-dampness in the stomach.
• Dissipates nodules, reduces distension - phlegm in chest or neck or anywhere in the body, focal distention in the chest.