Bing+Lang+(Areca+Seed)

**[[image:bing_lang.jpg width="141" height="339" align="right"]]Bing Lang (Areca Seed)**
Areca Nut, Betel Nut, Betel Quid, Pinag,Pinlag. Areca catechu. Family: Palmaceae

Nature: Warm Flavors: Bitter, Pungent Channels: LI, ST Dosage: 6 – 12g. -USED ALONE 120g.

Indications: -kills parasites – tape worms, pinworms, round worms, blood flukes, helps expel bodies of worms as well -promote movement of Qi, reduce stagnation – drains down and unblocks bowels, food accumulation, abdominal distention, constipation, tenesmus -promote urination – damp phlegm and malarial disorders I**n veterinary medicine,** an extract of areca is used for expelling tapeworms in cattle, dogs, and horses; as a cathartic; and for treating intestinal colic in horses.
 * Also Used For: **
 * Orally **, areca is used as a recreational drug because of its central nervous system (CNS) stimulating properties. It is also used orally for treatment of schizophrenia, but is otherwise rarely used therapeutically.
 * Historically**, areca has been used for glaucoma and as a mild stimulant or digestive aid.