Bing Lang

Arecae Catechu, Semen

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - WARM
Dosage: 6 – 12g. -USED ALONE 120g.
Meridian: LARGE INTESTINE, STOMACH

-kills parasites – tape worms, pinworms, round worms, blood flukes, helps expel bodies of worms as well
-promote movement of Qi, reduce stagnation
– drains down and unblocks bowels, food accumulation, abdominal distention, constipation, tenesmus
-promote urination
– damp phlegm and mal disorders


Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press