| Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao |
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--> Hua Tan --> ban xia |
| Pin-yin: |
ban xia |
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| English name: |
Pinellia rhizome |
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| Where grown: |
North China. |
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| Source: |
Dried rhizome of Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. |
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| Ingredients: |
ß-Sitostcrol, Choline, ß(ß-Sito stcry1)D-glucoside, ß-Aminobutyric acid |
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| Pharmacological 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 effect on cancer cells in animal experiments. 4) Other effects: lowers intra-ocular pressure, controls heart beat, regulates gastrointestinal system, cholagogic and prevents early pregnancy. |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, warm, slightly toxic |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, stomach, lung |
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| Function: |
Dries dampness, dispels phlegm, harmonizes stomach, stops vomiting, relieves sensation of fullness and dissipates clumps. |
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| Major 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 or unconsciousness due to profuse phlegm, headache, pain in the supra-orbital bone, dizziness and insomnia. It can also be used externally to reduce swellings. |
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| 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, difficulty in breathing, choking or even death. Diluted vinegar, strong tea or egg white may be used for a quick rescue. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation, dampness or change in color. Expose to sunlight frequently. |
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