Pinelliae, Rhizoma

In this combination, the characteristic side effects or toxicity of a single herb can be minimized or neutralized by another. This combination strategy is often used when processing harsh and toxic herbs. For example, the toxic effects of Ban Xia [Pinelliae rhizoma) can be reduced by Sheng Jiang [Zingiberis rhizoma recens). 

Wu Tou [Aconiti radix) is incompatible with Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillariae cirrhosae bulbus), Gua Lou Trichosanthis fructus), BanXia [Pinelliae rhizoma), Bai Dan (Ampelopsitis radix) and Bai Ji (Bletillae tuber) ... 

Stress use Chai Hu [Bupleuri radix), Huang Qin [Scutellariae radix) and Ban Xia [Pinelliae rhizoma) to regulate the Qi in the San Jiao meridians, and use Xiang Fu [Cyperi rhizoma) to regulate the Liver-Qi. 

Ban Xia (Pinelliae rhizoma) and Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens)... 

Nausea and vomiting of clear water due to accumulation of cold and fluid in the Stomach add Ban Xia (Pinelliae rhizoma) with Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis rhizoma recens) to disperse the cold and fluid accumulation. In a severe case, Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae fructus) may be applied to warm the Stomach and reduce the cold in the Stomach. 

Chen Pi (Citri reticulatae pericarpium) 30 g Fu Ling (Poria) 30 g Xing Ren [Armeniacae semen) 30 g Ban Xia (Pinelliae rhizoma) 45 g... 

Huang Qin is bitter and cold. As it can dry dampness, it is often selected in the condition of damp-heat or phlegm-heat in the Lung. When it is used with a small amount of dispersing herbs, such as Ban Xia [Pinelliae rhizoma), its function of clearing heat becomes more active. 

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