BING LANG
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Semen Arecae Catechu

Nomenclature

BING LANG
檳榔
Semen Arecae Catechu
Other Names

Betel Nut''

Arecae Catechu


Properties:

Acrid Bitter
Large Intestine / LI Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

6 - 15 gm
parasites - 60 - 120 gm


Functions

Kills parasites (tapeworms, pinworms, fasciolopsis, roundworms, and blood flukes)
Dissipates food stagnation and promotes the movement of Qi
Promotes urination
Relieves nausea


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Footnotes: For parasites, soak in water before decocting

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