Areca Peel, Areca Catechu L.
Pericarpium Arecae, Arecae Pericarpium
Da Fu Pi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Peel

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Move qi and loosen the centermove water and disperse swelling

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Its decoction exerts an effect of enhancing the intestinal tensity and decreasing the extent of intestinal contraction in rabbits in vitro, which can be counteracted by atropine.