The effects of Pinellia

Pinellia is warm in nature and pungent in taste, entering the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians. It has unique therapeutic effects of drying dampness, resolving phlegm, reducing upward rebellion to stop vomiting, and relieving痞 (stagnation) and nodules. Pinellia effectively eliminates damp-phlegm from the body and shows significant efficacy in treating symptoms such as cough, wheezing, and excessive sputum caused by damp-phlegm. At the same time, Pinellia helps regulate stomach qi and alleviate nausea and vomiting due to rebellious stomach qi, making it one of the commonly used herbs in treating gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, Pinellia can dissolve phlegm-induced nodules and masses, demonstrating certain therapeutic effects on conditions such as goiters and phlegm nodules.

However, Pinellia is slightly toxic and should be used under the guidance of a physician, with strict control of dosage.