Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)

Pinellia, Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction

Yi Xue Xin Wu, 1732

• Ban Xia & Tian Ma – chief; Bai Zhu, Fu Ling (strengthen Spleen/drain damp)
• Chen Pi; Sheng Jiang, Da Zao, Gan Cao

• Dries damp and transforms phlegm; strengthens the Spleen
• Extinguishes wind and stops dizziness

Wind-phlegm rising: dizziness and vertigo, a heavy, foggy head, headache, a stifling chest, nausea and copious phlegm.

Tongue: white greasy coat. Pulse: wiry and slippery.

With more damp, add Cang Zhu; with more heat, add Huang Qin.

For phlegm-damp dizziness; not for dizziness from yin/blood deficiency or Liver yang.