Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu Pericarp) — Dried Food Herb Peel for Tea & Soup, 500g

Da Fu Pi (Areca catechu) is the dried pericarp of the areca palm fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Fù Pí (大腹皮) and traditionally called Betel Nut Peel or Areca Peel. For centuries it has been prized as a qi-moving, dampness-draining herb used to ease abdominal fullness, support smooth digestion, and promote the free flow of qi and fluids. Its nature is slightly warm and its flavor pungent, making it a gently active yet well-tolerated herb for harmonizing the middle burner and dispersing stagnation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving food herb peel
• Dried Da Fu Pi pericarp, new crop
• Areca catechu, sulfur-free
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• 500g household and bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its fibrous, leathery texture and pale brown to tan color. The peel carries a mild, slightly smoky botanical aroma. When decocted, it softens and yields a light, gently pungent infusion with a subtle earthy warmth, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal damp-weather nourishment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Fu Pi is decocted into soups, teas, and medicinal congee to support comfortable digestion and the smooth movement of qi. It is a common ingredient in formulas addressing abdominal fullness and dampness, often paired with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and poria. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, warming infusion.

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