| Welcome to Jee. We hope you enjoy your visit. |
| Pinellia (ban xia); for WET cough | |
|---|---|
| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 13 2010, 01:03 AM (826 Views) | |
| yass | Nov 13 2010, 01:03 AM Post #1 |
Administrator
  ![]](http://z1.ifrm.com/static/1/pip_r.png)
|
What is pinellia? What is it used for? Pinellia is a small, stem-like plant native to southern China and Japan. The aboveground part of the plant resembles a horn, with a long, green protuberance that extends outward from the center of the horn. The medicinal part of the plant is its root, or tuber, which is smooth and has a whitish or yellowish outer surface. Pinellia tubers are dug up in the summer and autumn and peeled open before being allowed to dry. While unprepared pinellia is used externally to treat skin sores, carbuncles and swelling, pinellia root is usually taken in combination with other herbs for different conditions. It is used in combination with alum (usually in a 5:1 pinellia to alum ratio) for damp phlegm conditions; with ginger and alum to treat nausea and vomiting; or with glycyrrhiza to treat dampness and regulate the stomach. How much pinellia should I take? Internally, the recommended dose of pinellia is 3-9 grams used in a decoction. For skin conditions, most practitioners recommend pinellia be administered externally by incorporating it into a juice or grinding the root into a powder and applying it topically. What forms of pinellia are available? Whole, dried pinellia root is available at Asian markets. What can happen if I take too much pinellia? Are there any interactions I should be aware of? What precautions should I take? Because pinellia is warm and dry in nature, it should not be used by patients with a dry cough due to yin deficiency or blood disorders. As the herb is also slightly toxic, it should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care professional before taking pinellia or any other dietary supplement or herbal product. http://acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/pinellia.php |
| -Love will lead | |
 |
 
|
| yass | Nov 13 2010, 01:03 AM Post #2 |
|
Administrator
|
 
Edited by yass, Nov 13 2010, 01:05 AM.
|
| -Love will lead | |
|
|
|
| yass | Nov 13 2010, 01:14 AM Post #3 |
|
Administrator
|
 Ban Xia Properties: PUNGENT - WARM/TOXIC Dosage: 4.5 - 12g. Pinellia Meridian: LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH Rhizome -dry dampness, transform cold-phlegm, rebellious Qi -harmonize stomach, stops vomiting -dissipate nodules, reduce distension TOXIC - caution with pregnancy http://tcm.health-info.org/Herbology.Materia.Medica/banxia-properties.htm |
| -Love will lead | |
|
|
|
| yass | Jul 14 2011, 08:53 PM Post #4 |
|
Administrator
|
Important note - I haven't got the information added yet and I'd have to search for the bookmarks, but in a few words Pinellia is toxic and ginger root is added to all preparations using Pinellia to counter-act the toxicity. I will find those bookmarks and post when I am able to. Please keep this in mind meantime. |
| -Love will lead | |
|
|
|
| yass | Jun 28 2012, 06:19 PM Post #5 |
|
Administrator
|
I found one of my references. =========================\\ Ginger warms the energy channels and stops bleeding, especially uterine bleeding. It is a detoxifier, and is always included in formulas with potentially toxic herbs such as aconite, acorus, and pinellia. http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/ginger.php |
| -Love will lead | |
|
|
|
| 1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous) | |
| « Previous Topic · Garden and Healing Herbs · Next Topic » |
8:51 AM Jul 13