Da Fu Pi (Betel Husk), Pericarpium Arecae Catechu

"The Heart rules the Blood"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 4 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

LI, SI, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Slightly Warm

Latin:

Pericarpium Arecae Catechu

Chinese:

大腹皮

Tone Marks:

dà fù pí

Translation:

Big Abdomen Peel

Actions

Directs Qi Downward, Eases the Middle
Treats abdominal distension, oppression and fullness. Especially if accompanied by incomplete evacuation or irregular evacuation. Also treats morning sickness.
Promotes Diuresis, Reduces Edema
Treats edema with abdominal distension, superficial edema, and food stagnation. Also good for accumulated rebellious leg Qi.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use caution during pregnancy.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

1 reported case of anaphylactic shock. Reported allergic reactions include urticaria, severe abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Dosage

3-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
4.5-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Decoction)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Wu Pi San (Wu Pi Yin) (Five Peel Powder)
Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

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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