Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang: Harmonize Heat and Cold

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang - "Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium" key Sx: Heat/Cold mix Ascending/Descending disorder (fullness distention in epigastria, vomiting, diarrhea, T: yellow greasy coating) Action: Harmonize the ST, directs rebellious qi downward, disperses clumping, eliminates focal distension Remember: When Ban Xia needed to drain the epigastrium she used Xiao Chai Hu Tang, but added the yellow lion and replaced fresh ginger with fried ginger. King: Ban Xia M: Gan Jiang A1: Huang Qin, Huang Lian A2 Ren Shen, Da Zao G: Zhi Gan Cao Cautions / Contraindications:

Common Modifications: Severe fullness and oppression (reduce Da Zao, Zhi Shi, Hou Po) Severe damp (Huo Xiang, Hua Shi, Fu Ling)

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