Da Fu Pi

Arecae Catechu, pericarpium

Arecae Catechu, pericarpium Properties: PUNGENT - WARM
Dosage: 6 – 9g.
Meridian LARGE INTESTINE, SMALL INTESTINE, SPLEEN, STOMACH

-promote downward movement of Qi, reduce food stagnation – epigastric and abdominal distention, belching, acid regurgitation, constipation
-expel damp, promote urination – edema, damp in stomach and intestines

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