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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Bing Lang (Betel Nut)

Herb 1 of 11 in Herbs that Expel Parasites

Channels:
LI, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin Name:
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

6-15 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Membrane Source Decoction)
Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites
Hua Chong Wan (Dissolve Parasites Pill)
Formulas that Expel Parasites
Ji Ming San (Cock's Crow Powder)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
Si Mo Tang (Four Milled Herb Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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