Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulas
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae and Gastrodia Decoction
Main Action of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
The functions of this herbal formula are to tonify the spleen and expel dampness while transforming phlegm and clearing wind. This TCM formula is best suited for conditions of upward disturbance of wind phlegm in the head due to spleen deficiency which leads to dampness.
Indications and Symptoms for Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Dizziness, vertigo, headache, heaviness in the head, cloudy sensation in the head, stuffy sensation in the chest, nausea, vomiting, copious sputum
Tongue – white greasy coat
Pulse – wiry, slippery
Herbal Ingredients of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) - 4.5g.
-dries dampness, transform phlegm, direct Qi downwards
Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae, Gastrodia Rhizome) - 3g.
-transforms phlegm, clears wind, eliminates headache and dizziness
Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, White Atractylodes Rhizome) - 9g.
-tonify spleen, dry dampness
Ju Hong (Pars Rubra Epicarpii Citri Erythocarpae, Red Part of the Tangerine Peel) - 3g.
-regulates Qi, transform phlegm
Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos,China Root, Poria, Hoelen) - 3g.
-tonify spleen, drains dampness
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 1.5g.
-harmonize herbs within formula, regulates middle jiao
Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fresh Ginger Rhizome) - 1 slice
-harmonize stomach and spleen
Da Zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Chinese Date, Jujube) - 2 pieces
-harmonize stomach and spleen
Cooking Preparation of Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
This natural herbal formula is generally prepared in decoction form. Ju Hong (Tangerine Peel) is usually replaced with Chen Pi (Mandarin Peel).
Today’s practitioners use greater dosages in all the above ingredients except that of Bai Zhu when preparing this decoction.
Additional Information on Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
This herbal formula is a variation of Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction).
When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such disorders as Meniere’s disease, hypertension, tubecular meningitis and benign positional vertigo.