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  Herb 1 of 11 in Herbs that Expel Parasites
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Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin:
Semen Arecae Catechu |
Actions
- Kills Parasites
For intestinal parasites such as Tapeworms, Fasciolopsis, Pinworms, Roundworms, and Blood Flukes
- Moves Qi, Unblocks the Bowels, and Dissipates Stagnation
For Qi Stagnation and food accumulation with symptoms such as abdominal distension and fullness, diarrhea or constipation, tenesmus, and Malarial disorders.
For a stifling and full sensation in the chest, chest congestion with wheezing and phlegm, and belching.
For enlargement of the organs, benign cysts and masses, and ascites.
- Promotes Urination
For stagnation of water with symptoms such as Damp Leg Qi Syndrome and edema.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Use cautiously in cases with Qi Collapse or Qi deficiency of the Middle Jiao with loose stools.
- Use with extreme caution during pregnancy
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi