Other Names
of Araca Nut
Areca seed, Betel nut, Areca Catechu L., Semen Arecae,
Bin Lang, Binglang, Pin-Lang.
Used
Part, Taste and Property
Seed, peel; It's a common food in Taiwan;
Pungent, bitter, warm; non-toxic.
Common
Use in Chinese Herbal Formulas
Parasite diseases; Abdominal distention,
edema. Used in Patent Formulas of Mu Xiang Bin Lang
Wan, Ji Ming San and this herbal quitting formula.
Main
Chemical Components
Akaloid (arecoline, arecaidine), catechin, fat, areca
red pigment, etc. |