| Pin-yin: |
da fu pi |
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| English name: |
Betel husk, areca peel |
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| Where grown: |
Guangxi, Yunnan, Fujiang, Guangdong, Taiwan. |
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| Source: |
The dried, ripe fruit peel of Areca catechu L. |
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| Ingredients: |
Arecoline, Arecaine, Arecolidine, Guacoline, Phenylalanine, Proline, Stearic acid, Capric acid, Catechin, Procyanidin, Arecatannin |
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| Pharmacological effect: |
1) Effect on central system: the intravenous injection of arecoline stimulates brain stem and cortex brain wave. Cats appeared to have various automatic involuntary symptoms. 2) Effect on smooth muscle: arecoline has a similar effect as that of pilovarpine. It strengthens the tension and contractions of intestinal and pupilary smooth muscle. |
| Properties: |
Acrid, slightly warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, stomach, large intestine, small intestine |
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| Function: |
Directs qi downward, augments middle, promotes urination, unblocks small and large intestines. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For stifling diaphragm due to phlegm blockage, edema, beriberi, difficulty urination and cholera symptoms. |
| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of deficient qi and loose stools. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
4.5~9g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. |
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