大腹皮·Pericarpium Arecae
Areca Husk
Da Fu Pi (大腹皮) is the husk of the areca fruit, recorded as Pericarpium Arecae. It is acrid in flavour and slightly warm, entering the Spleen, Stomach, Small Intestine and Large Intestine channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that regulate Qi.
| Pinyin | da fu pi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 大腹皮 |
| Latin Name | Pericarpium Arecae |
| English Name | Areca Husk·areca husk; areca peel·Areca Peel |
| Japanese | dafukuhi·dafukuhu |
| Korean | daebokpi |
Qi Stagnation and Damp with distention and discomfort of the epigastrium and abdomen and difficult bowel movements
Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp obstruction, marked by poor appetite, fullness and distention of the epigastrium and abdomen, and edema: strengthens the Spleen, aids transportation, clears blocked Stagnation, drains pathogenic water and Damp and reduces edema; Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp collecting in the skin and superficial edema
Leg Qi, mild edema or superficial edema of the face
Constipation with bloating.
Excess Phlegm of the Spleen and Stomach in a Qi-deficient patient
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture: 1-3ml | 3-10 g | — | 1-3 ml | — | — |
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