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Pinellia [tuber] leaven

半夏曲 〔半夏麴〕bàn xià qū

Latin pharmacognostic name: Pinelliae Massa Fermentata

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit.

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Bitter and acrid*; balanced*.

Indications:

Transforms phlegm and relieves cough; disperses food accumulations.

diarrhea.

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (6–9g wrapped in muslin).

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