080 – BAN XIA XIE XIN TANG

The Chinese formula Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, also known by its English name Pinellia Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that HARMONIZES THE STOMACH AND LARGE INTESTINE, acting on syndromes of Deficiency (Cold Dampness) and Excess (Heat Dampness) of the Stomach; Disharmony of the Stomach and Intestine.

Indication: Indicated for Qi Stagnation/Disharmony of the Stomach and Large Intestine: Meteorism, Borborygmi, Eructations, Flatulence, without abdominal pain…

Actions: Harmonize Stomach and Intestine; Inhibit Gastric Reflux; Relieve Abdominal Fullness; Disperse Cold Dampness and Damp Heat.

Syndromes: Deficiency (Cold Dampness) and Excess (Heat Dampness) of the Stomach; Disharmony of the Stomach and Intestine.

Symptoms and signs: Gastric fullness, nausea, vomiting, increased borborygmi; belching, flatulence, diarrhea, absence of abdominal pain.

Tongue: pale

Tongue coating: white/yellowish, sticky

Pulse: Deep, slow.