Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Sheng Ban Xia Fu Tie - 生半夏浮贴 - Pinellia Poultice (Topical)

English: Pinellia Poultice
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Ban Xia 1-3g Treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles and reduces swelling topically.
Table sugar 0.3-1g

Formula Actions

  • Removes warts

Syndromes

  • Plantar warts

Clinical Manifestations

  • Plantar warts

Treats

  • Plantar warts

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Untreated Ban Xia is toxic and should never be taken internally.
  • Avoid contact with healthy skin.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the herb coarsely, add the sugar and mix with a small amount of cold water to form a paste. Apply to the wart with a sterile bandage and affix with skin tape. Avoid wetting the area. Reapply every three days until the wart drops off.

Modifications

Mentioned in 1 other entry

Conditions (1)

Warts, Verruca, Human Papilloma Virus

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.