Dried Betel Nut Slices Bing Lang 500g Sulfur-Free Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Traditional Use

Dried Betel Nut Slices, known in TCM as Bing Lang (槟榔), from Areca catechu, the dried seed of the betel palm cut into thin slices. In TCM theory Bing Lang is acrid and bitter in flavor and traditionally associated with the stomach and large intestine channels. These sulfur-free slices are a classic raw herbal material for decoction pieces and traditional formulas. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Sliced Areca catechu seed prepared as traditional Chinese decoction pieces
• Sulfur-free processing with no fumigant treatment
• Known in TCM as Bing Lang 槟榔 a long-established materia medica item
• Thin uniform slices convenient for weighing decoction and dispensing
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product suitable for herbal shops and wholesale

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale brown to light tan slices with a firm dense texture and faintly fibrous cut surface. The aroma is typically mild and slightly astringent and the decocted taste is traditionally described as acrid and bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Dispensed by herbal practitioners in classical formulas
• Stocked by herbal shops and TCM pharmacies as raw material
• Used in traditional folk preparations where betel nut slices are specified

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bing Lang is traditionally used to promote movement of qi and is traditionally associated with relieving food stagnation and supporting intestinal function. It is traditionally simmered in decoctions often combined with herbs such as Mu Xiang or Chen Pi according to classical formulas. Betel nut has also long featured in southern Chinese and Southeast Asian folk custom. Traditional descriptions are provided for cultural reference and not as medical advice.

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