Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang 半夏白术天麻汤
Pinella, Atracylodes and Gastrodia Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies, 1732

Herb Name Zhi Ban Xia (Pinellia root) Tian Ma (Gastrodia) Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Fu Ling (Poria) Ju Hong (Tangerine peel) Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger) Da Zao (Jujube) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Latin Pinellia ternata, prepared Gastrodia elata Atractylodes macrocephala Poria cocos Citrus reticulata Zingiber officinale Ziziphus jujuba Glycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 9 grams 6 grams 15 grams 6 grams 6 grams 3 slices 2 pieces 4 grams

Preparation:

Standard Decoction

Function:

Stops Wind, clears Phlegm, dries Damp, strengthens the Spleen and calms the Liver

Use:

In the following conditions there is excess mucus in the head and chest, stifling sensation in chest, blocked sinuses, clear or white mucus, nausea, a feeling of heaviness, a slippery pulse and a thick, greasy white tongue coat
1. Dizziness, maybe with Nausea
2. Vertigo
3. Benign Positional Vertigo
4. Meniere’s Disease
5. Headache
6. Hypertension
7. Prevents Seasickness

Dose:

the above is taken over the course of a day in 2–3 divided doses.

Cautions:

1. Dizziness and Vertigo from Liver Heat

Modifications:

1. Severe vertigo add Arisaema Dan Nan Xing (bile prepared)
2. Marked weakness, add Ginseng and Astragalus
3. Headache from Wind-Cold, add Saposhnikovia Fang Feng
4. Headache from Wind and Blood deficiency, add Dang Gui and Ligusticum Chuan Xiong

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