Classical Formula Glossary
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (Pinellia & Magnolia Bark Decoction) 半夏厚朴湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Regulate Qi |
| Diagnosis | Constrained qi andphlegm-dampness |
| Action | Promotes the movement of qi, dissipates clumps,directs rebellious qi downward, and transforms phlegm |
| Indication | For simple painful obstruction of chest disorder that is characterized by pain in the chest that radiates to the upper back, wheezing, cough with copious sputum, SOBT: thick, greasy coatingP: submerged and wiry / tightA feeling of something caught in the throat, a stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondriaT: moist or greasy, white ctP: wiry slow or wiry slippery |
| Remarks | This condition is known asplum-pit qi. In severe cases, there will also be coughing or vomiting. |
| Ingredients |
Ban Xia (Fa) (Organic) (12 g) Fu Ling (Organic) (12 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) Zi Su Ye (tested) (6 g) |
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