Areca Peel (DaFuPi)
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【PROPERTI】Acrid,Slightly Warm
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Large Intestine,Small Intestine,Spleen,Stomach
【ACTIONS】
Circulates and descends Qi and eases the Middle;
Promotes urination and reduces edema
【Indications/Syndromes】
Damp Stagnation in the Stomach and Intestines, Food Stagnation or Qi Stagnation in the Middle with epigastric and abdominal distention, focal distention, a stifling sensation and belching with acid regurgitation;
Especially useful when the above conditions are accompanied by incomplete or irregular bowel movements;
Abdominal distention accompanied by edema, especially superficial edema or symptoms of Food Stagnation;
Damp leg Qi
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution for those with Qi Deficiency.
Use caution during pregnancy.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
This herb may exacerbate the extrapyramidal effects of neuroleptic drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), thioridazine (Mellaril) and haloperidol (haldol) when used concurrently.