制半夏
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Zhi Ban Xia

Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparata

Processed Pinellia Rhizome

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The processed, safer form of Ban Xia, used to dry dampness and transform phlegm.

PinyinZhi Ban Xia
Chinese制半夏
Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparata
EnglishProcessed Pinellia Rhizome
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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