Sun Ten – Pinellia & Gastrodia Comb (Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang)

Pinellia & Gastrodia Combination by Sun Ten also known as Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang dispels dampness, dissolves phlegm, strengthens the spleen and removes liver wind.

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang translates as Pinellia, Atractylodes Macrocephala, and Gastrodia Decoction and it was originally formulated in the 13th century by Chinese physician Li Gao. He lived during the Genghis Khan invasions, a time of war where food shortages were common and people survived on rotting food. So Li Gao became founder of the school of supplementing earth, which was a unique concept that digestive imbalances were the root cause of disease. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang was one of the formulas recorded in Li Gao’s book on balancing the digestion. This formula was used to treat headache and vertigo and was named after the three herbal ingredients that best resolve these conditions.

Western Symptomology:
• Bloating
• Digestion-Weak
• Dizziness
• Extremities-Cold
• Fatigue
• Headache-Dull
• Heaviness (Feeling)
• Nausea
• Stomach Fullness
• Sweating-Daytime
• Vomiting
• Water Retention
• Helps with Pain

Chinese Functions:
• Dispel Dampness
• Dissolve Phlegm
• Strengthen the Spleen
• Remove Liver Wind

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang helps with these Chinese Medicine patterns:
• Wind-Phlegm
• Qi-Stagnant
• Stomach-Qi Deficient
• Spleen-Qi Deficient

Ban Xia: an herb that clears phlegm and stops nausea and vomiting
Bai Zhu: an herb that strengthens the digestion and boosts energy
Tian Ma: an herb that controls spasms and relieves body aches
Mai Ya: sprouted barley speeds up digestion of starchy food and relieves bloating
Shen Qu: an herb that relieves abdominal fullness from overeating and aids mineral absorption
Ren Shen: ginseng is best known for boosting energy
Cang Zhu: an herb that eases abdominal pain and fullness as well as stops vomiting
Fu Ling: a sweet herb that balances the digestive system and promotes mental tranquility
Huang Qi: astragalus root boosts the immune system and relieves fatigue
Ze Xie: an herb that relieves painful urination, stops diarrhea, and reduces dizziness
Chen Pi: tangerine peel regulates digestion, relieves nausea, and clears phlegm
Gan Jiang: ginger regulates the digestion, warms the body, and clears phlegm
Huang Bai: a type of bark that clears internal heat and dispels toxins

Ingredients: Bai-zhu atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu), Pinellia rhizome (ban xia),Gastrodia rhizome (tian ma), Cang-zhu atractylodes rhizome (cang zhu), Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit (chen pi), Asian ginseng root (ren shen), Asian water plantain rhizome (ze xie), Poria sclerotium (fu ling), Mediated leaven (shen qu), Barley dried germinated ripe fruit (mai ya), Astragalus root (huang qi), Phellodendron stem bark (huang bo), Ginger rhizome (gan jiang).

Suggested Use:
Dissolve 1 to 2 grams in a cup of hot water to make a tea 2 to 3 times daily.