Ban Liu Wan - 半硫丸 - Pinellia And Sulphur Pill

English:	Pinellia and Sulphur Pill
Also Known As:	Pinellia Pill Sulphur and Pinellia Pill

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum	Zhi Ban Xia	3-14g	Descends Rebellious Qi, Dries Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Stops vomiting, Transforms Phlegm.
Processed Sulphur	Zhi Liu Huang	1-6g	Tonifies Ming Men Fire and strengthens Yang.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens	Sheng Jiang	1-10g	Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, warms the Lungs, and reduces the toxicity of the other herbs. With Zhi Ban Xia, for vomiting due to many causes including Stomach Cold.

Formula Actions

• Fortifies Ming Men Fire
• Expels Cold
• Unblocks the Yang
• Drains turbidity

Syndromes

• Deficiency Cold
• Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Habitual constipation or Chronic diarrhea Frequent, clear urine A pale complexion Cold extremities Abdominal pain, worse with Cold

A heavy or Cold sensation in the lower back and spine T: Pale C: white P: Deep and slow

Treats

Constipation in the elderly Chronic diarrhea

Impotence Abdominal pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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