Herbal Information for Pinellia and Magnolia Teapills
Ban Xia Hou Po Wan teapills are a traditional Chinese herbal remedy used to address a range of symptoms primarily related to the throat and digestive system.
What Are The Ingredients In Ban Xia Hou Po Wan?
Ban Xia Hou Po Wan teapills are made from a blend of several traditional Chinese herbs.
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Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata)
- Known for its ability to transform phlegm and regulate qi (energy flow). It helps to relieve a feeling of obstruction or blockage.
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Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis)
- Helps to move qi and dispel dampness, making it effective for relieving digestive discomfort and distention.
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Fu Ling (Poria cocos)
- Drains dampness and strengthens the Spleen, which is vital for proper digestion and fluid balance.
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Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger)
- Warms the stomach, alleviates nausea, and helps to harmonize the actions of the other herbs.
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Zi Su Ye (Perilla leaf)
- Helps to move qi and harmonize the Middle Jiao (digestive system).
Main Uses and Benefits Of Ban Xia Hou Po Wan - Pinellia and Magnolia Teapills
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Treating "Plum Pit Qi" (Mei He Qi):
- This refers to the sensation of having something stuck in the throat, commonly caused by emotional distress or anxiety. Ban Xia Hou Po Wan helps to alleviate this sensation by promoting the movement of qi and resolving phlegm.
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Relieving Throat Discomfort:
- The formula is particularly useful for throat issues that feel like there is a blockage, often described as a feeling of fullness or tightness in the throat.
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Improving Digestive Function:
- It aids in reducing digestive symptoms such as bloating, distention, and discomfort caused by the stagnation of qi and phlegm.
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Alleviating Cough and Respiratory Issues:
- Ban Xia Hou Po Wan is effective for addressing cough and respiratory issues related to phlegm accumulation.
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Easing Anxiety and Emotional Stress:
- The formula helps to soothe emotional distress and anxiety, which are often linked to the sensation of "plum pit qi."
Teapill name: Pinellia & Magnolia Tea pills, Ban Xia Hou Po Tan 
Pin Yin Name: Ban Xia Hou Po Wan
Other Ingredients: Talcum, Activated carbon, Botanical wax
Pin Yin Ingredients: Fu ling, Jiang ban xia, Hou po, Sheng jiang, Zi su ye
Botanical Ingredients: Poria cocos fungus, Pinellia ternata rhizome-gingered, Magnolia officinalis bark, Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh, Perilla frutescens leaf
Package Size: 200 teapills per bottle
Form: small round pills, called teapills
Dosage: Dosage on Bottle States 8 pills 3 times per day. Consult your health care practitioner for how to use this teapill.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. It is not suitable for individuals with dry phlegm or yin deficiency with heat signs.
Summary of Ban Xia Hou Po Wan
- Relieves Stagnation
- Activates Qi
- Eliminates Phlegm
- Dispels Wind Cold
- Dissipates Clumps
- Transforms Phlegm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Support Normal Breathing
- Promotes Healthy Respiratory Function
Teapills (sometimes spelled tea pills) are one of the best ways to take your alternative medicine easily. There is no need to brew or decoct the tea mixture. The teapills are convenient to use, and you don't have to brew tea for hours. The teapills are convenient and can be easily taken with you in a purse or pocket. The typical recommended dosage is 8 teapills, three times daily. Make sure you check with your naturopathic doctor, physician, or herbalist before starting a new teapill regimen.
Teapills are usually taken with room temperature water right before a meal. If you have a sensitive stomach, you may find that you will need to take the teapills with a meal. The small pills are easy to swallow. Do remember though, these are herbs and at times the herbs are bitter, so you may taste a bit of bitterness when you are swallowing the small, pea-sized pill.
About Plum Flower Teapills
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
https://www.americandragon.com/Herb%20Formulas%20copy/BanXiaHouPoTang.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7387004/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32791655/
