Single Herb Glossary
Dà Fù Pí 大腹皮
| Pharmaceutical name | Arecae Pericarpium Areca (betel nut) husk/peel “big abdomen peel” |
| Category | Regulate Qi |
| Key Properties | Directs Qi downward, Disperses formless Qi obstruction, Reduces edema |
| Properties | Acrid Slightly Warm |
| Tropism | LI, SI, SP, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Drives Qi Downward & Eases the Middle (Middle Jiao obstruction) 2) Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema |
| Dosages | 4.5-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | α-catechin, tannoids |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Gastrointestinal: herbal decoction increased intestinal contraction and tension; effected reversed by atropine |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Antipsychotics: exacerbation of extrapyramidal effects may occur with concurrent use of neuroleptic drugs and betel nuts |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Shu Zao Yin Zi (Dredging and Cutting Drink) 疏鑿飲子 Wu Pi San (Five Peel powder) 五皮散 Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Decoction) 實脾飲 Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache powder to Rectify the Qi) 藿香正氣散 (藿香正气散) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.