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Ban Liu Wan半硫丸

Pinellia and Sulphur Pill

Also known asPinellia Pill · Sulphur and Pinellia Pill

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum3–14 g

    Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting and harmonizes the Stomach.

  • Zhi Liu HuangProcessed Sulphur1–6 g

    Tonifies Ming Men Fire and strengthens *Yang.*

  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens1–10 g

    Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, warms the Lungs, and reduces the toxicity of the other herbs.

    for vomiting due to many causes including Stomach Cold.

Actions

  • Bolsters Ming Men Fire
  • Drives out Cold
  • Frees up the Yang
  • Clears out turbidity

Patterns treated

  • Cold from Deficiency
  • Deficiency of Yang

Manifestations

  • Long-standing, habitual constipation, or
  • Persistent, long-term diarrhea
  • Clear urine passed often
  • Paleness of the complexion
  • Extremities that feel cold
  • Abdominal pain that intensifies with Cold
  • A sensation of heaviness or Cold felt in the lower back and spine
Tongue body
Pale in tone
Coating
White in appearance
Pulse
Deep in position and slow in rate

Indications

  • Constipation affecting older adults
  • Persistent, long-term diarrhea
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Pain in the abdomen

Cautions

Not to be used in those with Yin or Blood Deficiency