The Efficacy and Function of Rhizoma Pinelliae Praeparatum

Generally, Bile Star (Dan Xing) has various therapeutic effects and functions, including clearing heat and resolving phlegm, calming wind and relieving convulsions, relieving cough and asthma, clearing the heart and removing irritability, as well as eliminating dampness, resolving phlegm, and dispersing nodules. The specific details are as follows:

1. Clearing Heat and Resolving Phlegm

Bile Star can clear heat from the lungs and dissolve phlegm. When symptoms such as excessive coughing with yellow, thick phlegm occur, Bile Star exerts its effect of clearing heat and resolving phlegm. It can inhibit inflammatory responses in the lungs caused by heat pathogens, making the phlegm thinner and easier to expel.

2. Calming Wind and Relieving Convulsions

Bile Star is effective in treating convulsions and seizures. When symptoms like limb convulsions and clenched jaws appear, Bile Star can calm wind and relieve convulsions. It reduces seizure symptoms by modulating the excitability of the nervous system.

3. Relieving Cough and Asthma

Bile Star also helps alleviate coughing and asthma. When coughing and shortness of breath occur, Bile Star regulates the dispersion and downward movement of lung Qi. It reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, and improves breathing.

4. Clearing the Heart and Removing Irritability

Bile Star clears heat pathogens from the heart meridian and relieves symptoms such as irritability. When symptoms like restlessness, insomnia, and a red tip of the tongue occur, Bile Star can clear the heart and relieve irritability. It regulates the flow of Qi and blood in the heart meridian, reducing disturbances caused by heat pathogens to mental well-being.

5. Eliminating Dampness, Resolving Phlegm, and Dissipating Nodules

Bile Star also has the effect of eliminating dampness, resolving phlegm, and dispersing nodules. For conditions such as subcutaneous lipomas and swollen cervical lymph nodes, Bile Star can help resolve phlegm and dissipate nodules. It regulates body fluid metabolism, helping to dissolve phlegm-dampness and gradually reduce nodules.

It is important to use Bile Star in appropriate amounts to avoid excessive intake that may cause bodily discomfort. Additionally, Bile Star is usually used in combination with other medications to achieve better therapeutic results.