Pinellia, White Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction

半夏白术天麻汤

Formula Analysis

Pinellia tuber

dry dampness and resolve phlegm

downbear counterflow to stop vomiting

Gastrodia tuber calm the liver and extinguish wind to relieve headache

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Vertigo and headache caused by phlegm can be cured with pinellia tuber; vertigo caused by endogenous wind can be cured with Gastrodia tuber

sovereign

White Atractylodes rhizome

Poria

strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness to eliminate the source of phlegm formation

minister

Tangerine peel regulate qi and eliminate phlegm

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Licorice root harmonize the middle and all the herbs envoy

Fresh ginger

Chinese dates

harmonize the spleen and stomach

fresh ginger can reduce the toxicity of Pinellas tuber

Compatible Characteristics

The formula is effective in resolving phlegm and endogenous wind with the treatment of both tip and root. But the main concern is resolving phlegm and extinguishing endogenous wind rather than strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness.