Ban Xia is the dried tuber of Pinellia ternata, a small aquatic plant whose rhizomes transform phlegm and dry dampness in TCM respiratory and digestive formulas. Its warming, drying properties make it distinctly effective for clearing thick mucus and resolving nodules in the chest and throat.
tuber
decoction, powder, pill, tincture
6–12g dried tuber in decoction daily; 3–9g powder in pills or capsules
Toxic raw — use only processed form. Avoid in pregnancy.
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