Single Herbs

Category	Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao 化痰止咳平喘藥
Sub Category	Hua Tan 化痰
Name	Ban Xia 半夏 Pinellia rhizome
Grown	North China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit.
Ingredients	??Sitostcrol, Choline, ?(??Sito stcry1)D-glucoside, ??Aminobutyric acid
Pharma Effect	1) Has a significant effect in coughing alleviation. 2) Emetic and anti-emetic effect: fresh herb and its solution has an emetic effect. High temperature processed herb powder has an anti-emetic effect. 3) Anti-carcinogen effect: has an obvious inhibiting
Properties	Acrid, warm, slightly toxic
Channels	Spleen, stomach, lung
Function	Dries dampness, dispels phlegm, harmonizes stomach, stops vomiting, relieves sensation of fullness and dissipates clumps.
Clinic Usage	Removes wet phlegm clarifying speech. Treats vomiting, regurgitation, wheezing, coughing with copious sputum, acute or chronic bronchitis, chronic gastritis, neurogenic vomiting, vomiting due to pregnancy, distended chest and diaphragm, cold extremities o
Cautions	This herb has warm and dry properties. It is contraindicated in cases of dry heaves, bleeding troubles, or hot-phlegm symptoms. Do not use with aconite root type of herbs. Misuse may result in swellings, pain, loss of voice, dribbling, convulsions, diffic
Dosage
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation, dampness or change in color. Expose to sunlight frequently.