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Herbology

 
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Areca Seed

Herb name (Chinese): 槟榔
Herb name (Pin Yin): bīng láng
Herb name (English): Areca Seed
Herb name (Botanical): Semen Arecae
Origin of species: Areca catechu L.
Part(s) of herb used: Seed
Geo-specific habitat(s): Hainan, Fujian, Yunnan, Guangxi, Taiwan
Taste(s) & Properties: • Bitter, pungent
• Warm
• Administrates the Stomach and Large Intestine Meridians
Action(s): • Relieves pain associated with intestinal parasites
• Eases difficult defaecation or indigestion
• Eases water retention symptoms, especially in the lower limbs