Chinese Name
Bàn Xià Bái Zhú Tiān Má Tāng 半夏白朮天麻汤
English Name
Pinellia, Atractylodes Macrocephala And Gastrodia Decoction
Sources
Indications
Patterns
Phase
Category
Dispel PhlegmTransform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
Conditions
Kampo Name
Related Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Ingredients
Dosages:
- Jun: Zhi Ban Xia (9g)
- Jun: Tian Ma (6g)
- Chen: Bai Zhu (15g)
- Chen: Fu Ling (6g)
- Chen: Ju Hong (6g)
- Zuo: Sheng Jiang (1pc)
- Zuo: Da Zao (2pcs)
- Zuo: Zhi Gan Cao (4g)
Actions:
Indications:
Dizziness, vertigo, headache, fullness in the chest and head, sputum. Dizziness is caused by Phlegm, nausea, vomiting Heavy Qi cannot descend - Phlegm obstruction. This formula helps to move stagnant Middle Jiao Qi so Phlegm can drain down from head. If always a lot of Phlegm in sinus area, slow thinking, study too much, feel dizzy, excess Phlegm inside causing blockage. If Damp, feels like heavy hat on head=use this formula.
Pattern:
Headache And Dizziness Caused By Internal Wind And Phlegm Due To Spleen Qi Deficiency And Accumulation Of Damp-Phlegm And Liver Qi Stagnation
Tongue:
White, greasy tongue coating
Pulse:
Wiry, Slippery