ban xia hou po tang
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Nomenaclature

bàn xìa hòu pò tāng
半夏厚朴湯
Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Regulate Qi

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: a feeling of something caught in the throat that can neither be swallowed nor ejected (plum-pit qi), a stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondria. there may also be coughing and vomiting. T: a moist or greasy, white tongue coat. P: wiry and slow, or wiry and slippery.


Composition:

ban xia 9-12g

hou po 9g

fu ling 12g

sheng jiang 15g

zi su ye 6g


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Footnote:


Herbs with this formula

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