Single Herbs

Category	Qu Chong Yao 驅蟲藥
Sub Category
Name	Bing Lang 檳榔 Betel nut
Grown	South China.
Source	Ripe seeds of Areca cathecu L.
Ingredients	Arecoline, Arecaine, Arecolidine, Guacoline, Phenylalanine, Proline, Stearic acid, Capric acid, Catechin, Procyanidin, Arecatannin
Pharma Effect	1) Intravenous injection of arecoline can stimulate brain stem and activate cortical brain wave in cats. 2) Active ingredient Arecoline can contract intestinal smooth muscle, increase peristalsis of intestines and contract smooth muscle around pupil.
Properties	Bitter, acrid, warm
Channels	Stomach, large intestine
Function	Reduces accumulation, kills parasites, assists in attaining sobriety, helps digestion and expels phlegm, promotes urination, dispels wind, drains qi from stomach and directs it to move downward.
Clinic Usage	For treatment of food stagnation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tenesmus, beriberi, edema and phlegm stagnation. It can also reduce stagnant mass, kill roundworms, and help excretion of irregularities from intestines.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of spleen deficiency and/or loose stools.
Dosage	3~9g. 30~60g to expel nema and fasciolopsis.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place.