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The dried pericarp of Areca catechu (Arecaceae). Enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine channels. Pungent and dispersing, it moves qi and excels at relaxing the center and disinhibiting water, commonly used for edema and leg qi.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）大腹皮降逆气，消肌肤水气，为妇人产后败血恶血要药。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Dà Fù Pí 大腹皮 (Areca Peel) — Arecae Pericarpium},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/da-fu-pi},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
大腹皮含微量槟榔碱、鞣质和黄酮，具促胃肠蠕动、利尿、抗寄生虫作用。
Da Fu Pi contains trace arecoline, tannins, and flavonoids with prokinetic, diuretic, and anthelmintic effects.
大腹皮辛微温，行气宽中，利水消肿。
Acrid-slightly warm; moves qi, loosens the middle, and promotes urination.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.