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Betel Nut, Bīng Láng, 槟榔, Semen Areca Catechu

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Attributes: anti-parasitic, increase appetite, hypotensive, purgative

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Research (sample)

Articles:

Cognition: The Protective Effects of Areca catechu Extract on Cognition and Social Interaction Deficits in a Cuprizone-Induced Demyelination Model
Epilepsy: Areca catechu (palm tree) nut chewing and seizures: An observational study.
Diabetes: Betel nut (Areca catechu) consumption and the induction of glucose intolerance in adult CD1 mice and in their F1 and F2 offspring.
Depression: Potential antidepressant activity of Areca catechu nut via elevation of serotonin and noradrenaline in the hippocampus of rats.

Constituents:

arecoline, arecaine, guvacoline, guracine, homoarecoline

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Areca Catechu is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Areca Catechu USDA Zones:

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Habitats:

Category: Expel Parasites

English: Betel Nut Pinyin: Bing Lang Pharmaceutical: Semen Areca Catechu

Organs: Large Intestine • Stomach Temperature: Warm

Taste: Pungent • Bitter Toxicity: Long term use at high dosages leads to oral cancer.

Patterns:

Actions: Kill parasites, promote urination, move Qi, clear food stagnation, relieve nausea/vomiting
Key 2nd Actions: Promote Urination • Reduce Food Stagnation • Stop Diarrhea • Treat Malaria

Indications: Roundworm infestation, hookworm infestation, lower limb edema, Qi and food stagnation

Contraindications: Qi prolapse, Qi deficiency, Spleen/Stomach deficiency

Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g Guidelines

Parts Used: Notable for: Promote Urination • Reduce Food Stagnation • Stop Diarrhea • Treat Malaria

Other: Dao Di: Guang Dong

Dui Yao

■ BING LANG/ MU XIANG: for food stagnation and Qi stagnation in the Middle and Lower Jiao. Shao Yao Tang, Tian Tai Wu Yao San[42] • No appetite, abdominal distention/pain, constipation due to food retention in ST and Intestine. Constipation, dysentery or diarrhea with tenesmus and abdominal pain due to Qi stagnation. Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan.[35].

Formulas with Bing Lang

Fei Er Wan, Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan, Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan, Shao Yao Tang, Tian Tai Wu Yao San, Xiao Ru Wan

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Potential Drug Interactions

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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