Ban Xia Rhizome vs Kapoor Kachri

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ban Xia Rhizome

Pinellia ternata

Respiratory

Hedychium spicatum

Respiratory

Ban Xia Rhizome

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kapoor Kachri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM most important herb for transforming damp-cold phlegm; dries dampness, descends rebellious qi, and stops vomiting.

Himalayan ginger relative used in Ayurveda for respiratory conditions, nausea, and as an aromatic digestive; important in Tibetan medicine too.

Active Compounds

ephedrine, choline, homogentisic acid, l-pinelline, beta-sitosterol

1,8-cineole, camphor, beta-pinene, kaur-16-ene, sabinene

Traditional Uses

Transforms damp-cold phlegm, Stops vomiting and nausea, Descends rebellious stomach qi, Dries dampness

Respiratory conditions, Nausea, Digestive complaints, Aromatic use

Modern Uses

Antiemetic, Expectorant, Antitussive, Sedative

Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Carminative action

Adult Dosage

3-9g processed

Rhizome powder: 1-3g daily in food; tea 1-2 cups

Contraindications

Pregnancy contraindicated, Blood or yin deficiency, Must be processed - raw toxic

Pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Numbness in throat with raw form, GI irritation

Mild GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E