Pericarpium Arecae

Name

Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae)

1. Da Fu Pi
2. 大腹皮
3. Areca Peel

The Effect of Pericarpium Arecae

Property

Pungent, slightly warm; spleen, stomach, large intestine and small intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Move qi and remore stagnation, induce diuresis and alleviate edema.

Indications

Distention and fullness in stomach and abdominal, belching and acid regurgitation, constipation or diarrhea with difficulty due to qi stagnation of spleen and stomach, edema and weak foot.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 g.