Ban Xia Usages and Indications

• 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.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Incompatible with Wu Tou.
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Ban Xia

• Dosage: 4.5-12g

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Our database contains 15 TCM Formulas where Ban Xia is generally used

B

• Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan -Pinellia, Atractylodis and Gastrodia Combination (Treat Phlegm)
• Ban Xia Hou Po Wan -Pinellia & Magnolia Pills (Regulate the Qi)
• Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan -Pinellia Drain Epigastrium Pills (Harmonize)
• Bao He Wan -Preserve Harmony Pills (Reduce Food Stagnation)

C

• Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Wan -Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Formula (Calm The Spirit)

E

• Er Chen Wan -Two Aged Herbs (Treat Phlegm)

H

• Hui Chun Wan -Recovery Special Pill (Open the Orifices)
• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan -Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi (Expel Dampness)

Q

• Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan -Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill (Treat Phlegm)

S

• Su Zi Jiang Qi Wan -Perilla Fruit Pill to Direct Qi Downward (Regulate the Qi)

W

• Wen Dan Wan -Warm the Gallbladder Formula (Treat Phlegm)
• Wen Jing Wan -Warm the Menses Formula (Invigorate the Blood)

X

• Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan -Aucklandia, Amomi & Six Gentlemen Pills (Tonify)
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan -Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Harmonize)

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