Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang 半夏瀉心湯 - Pinellia Combination
Pinelliae Formula to Drain the Epigastrium (GastroPeace™ )
History of BAN XIA XIE XIN TANG
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium) is an 1800 year old classical formula used for nausea, bloating, loose stool, and poor appetite.
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang appears in the Shang Han lun (Treatise on Cold Induced Disorders). As this formula can encourage the downward flow of Stomach qi, it is used for “Pi syndrome”, characterized by 'stomach heat' with bloating in the epigastric region. This condition can also present with heart like symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, or insomnia. this is why Ban Xia Xi Xin Tang is often employed in the treatment of mental and emotional disturbances.
BAN XIA XIE XIN TANG Indications and Actions
- Re-directs Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Heats intestinal cold
- Dries Spleen damp
- Restores the middle burner
- Clears Stomach heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach and Spleen
- Nourishes the Central Qi
- Regulates ascending and descending of digestive qi
BAN XIA XIE XIN TANG Safety and Side Effects
Formulas are intended for health care professionals or for those knowledgeable of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.
TCM is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't usually recommended. Best to start an online-herbal-consultation.
Herb in BAN XIA XIE XIN TANG
| Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia | 30% |
| Rz. Zingiberis | Gan Jiang | 10 |
| Rx. Scutellariae | Huang Qin | 15 |
| Rz. Coptidis | Huang Lian | 5 |
| Rx. Codonopsis | Dang Shen | 15 |
| Fr. Jujube | Da Zao | 15 |
| Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata | Zhi Gan Cao | 10 |
* What’s the Difference Between, Ban Xia Xie Xin PIAN, WAN, TANG, or SAN?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
* These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.