what is pinella
Answers. Best Answer: Pinella, or Ban Xia, is an herb used in Chinese medicine to dry damp, transform phlegm, harmonize the stomach (i.e.for vomiting and nausea) and for dissipating nodules and relieving focal distension.That being said, I would not recommend taking Pinella extract without the advise of an acupuncturist.lso, Ban Xia, or Pinella, is a toxic herb that needs to be prepared a certain way, and that also works better when combined with other herbs that moderate the toxic effects of the herb.