Dried Areca Peel Da Fu Pi 大腹皮 Premium TCM Herb 500g

Dried Areca Peel, known in TCM as Da Fu Pi (大腹皮), from the pericarp of Areca catechu. This traditional Chinese medicine herb consists of the dried peel of the betel nut fruit, sun-dried for preservation. In TCM theory it is associated with regulating qi and resolving dampness. Suitable for decoction or herbal formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Fu Pi (大腹皮) dried areca peel from Areca catechu
• Sun-dried whole pericarp in traditional TCM decoction-piece form
• Traditionally associated with moving qi and resolving dampness
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk supply for herbal shops and home decoction
• Versatile raw botanical for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan in color with a fibrous, loosely woven texture. The dried peel has a faint, slightly sweet herbal aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, gently aromatic infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a TCM practitioner's guidance
• Add to traditional herbal soup formulas
• Combine with other qi-regulating herbs in seasonal blends
• Use in folk herbal preparations and wellness teas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Fu Pi is traditionally used to move qi, broaden the middle, and promote the flow of dampness, often appearing in formulas for abdominal fullness and digestive discomfort. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Chen Pi or Huo Xiang and is a familiar ingredient in herbal shops throughout the year.

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