Dried Betel Nut Slices Bing Lang 500g Whole Areca Nuts for Traditional Herbal Use

Dried Betel Nut Slices, known in TCM as Bing Lang (槟榔), from Areca catechu, the dried seed of the areca palm. These large, evenly cut slices are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and sold as a raw agricultural product. In TCM theory, Bing Lang is traditionally associated with moving qi and guiding stagnation. Suitable for traditional herbal preparation and decoction use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Betel Nut Slices known in TCM as Bing Lang (槟榔)
• Botanical source Areca catechu, the seed of the areca palm
• Large, uniform slices cut from whole betel nuts
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• 500g pack sold as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to tan cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a faintly fibrous grain. The aroma is typically mild and slightly astringent, characteristic of dried areca seed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation
• Raw material for TCM formula dispensing
• Culinary and folk herbal applications
• Herbal shop and apothecary stock

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bing Lang is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Mu Xiang or Chen Pi in classical qi-regulating formulas. It has also been a familiar item in southern Chinese folk herbal tradition, where the seed is prepared by slicing and drying. Traditionally associated with seasonal herbal blends and apothecary dispensing.

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