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Market name檳榔子
Formal name檳榔子
Japanese nameびんろうじ, Binrōji
Vernacular nameBinglangzi
Latin nameArecae Semen (JP), (CP)
English nameAreca (JP), Areca Seed (CP)
Original plant nameAreca catechu Linn., (Binrō (Binrōju))
Family nameArecaceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification seed
Production area informationPeople's Republic of China, Hainan Prov.
Collection informationJapan, Osaka Pref., Tochimoto Tenkaido Co., Ltd.
Collection date2024/09/19
CollectorMichiko Jo
Remarks(Lot No. 009423001) Library-2025
TMPW No.32221

The capital city, provincial capital city or the representative　　
location of its administrative area is indicated.　　
20.044412
110.19828600000005
Production area information
People's Republic of China,Hainan Prov.
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34.6937378
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Japan,Osaka Pref.
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Common name檳榔子, Binglangzi, Arecae SemenJP, CP, ArecaJP, Areca SeedCP
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Original plant nameAreca catechu Linn., (Binrō (Binrōju))
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Family nameArecaceae
Used partmature seed
Quality for selectionGood-quality ones are free from insect damage, have a white internal texture on the cross-section, and lack a cavity at the hilum. A flattened globular shape is regarded as a desirable characteristic (TN).
Official compendiumJP XIX, CP (2025 ed.)
Clinical applicationIt is used as an astringent and stomachic agent for beriberi, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia. It is also used as a taeniafuge. In addition, it is employed as a therapeutic agent for glaucoma and as an ointment base.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine		Traditional
classification		Anthelmintics
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Warm; bittrer, pungent.
[Meridian Tropism] Stomach and large intestine meridians.
[Actions] To kill worms, eliminate accumulation, move qi, induce diuresis, and interrupt malaria.
[Indications] Taeniasis, ascariasis, fasciolopsiasis, abdominal pain caused by accumulation, accumulation and stagnation, diarrhea and dysentery, tetesmus, edematinea pedis and malaria.
Chemical constituentFatty acids
(*C1):
Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Capric acid

Tannins
(*C1):
アレカタンニン類 / Arecatannins

Alkaloids
(*C1):
Arecoline, Arecaidine, Guvacoline, Guvacine, Isoguvacine

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Pharmacological effectExcitation of parasympathetic nerve, central excitation, smooth muscle contraction, stimulation of mucus secretory gland, decrease in blood pressure (arecoline), anthelmintic (alcohol extract/earthworm, tapeworm).
DNA sequenceAY012383, AY012497, AJ404819, AY012383; Traditioal Medical & Parmaceutical Database.
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")		※Click this image to see the actual image
DiseaseFull stomach, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Tenesmus, Beriberi edema, Roundworm, Malaria
FormulationAnzanto, Ureitsukito, En'nenhangeto, Kagen'ireito, Katsuketsusan'oto, Kabinto, Kumibinroto, Keimeisan, Keimeisankabukuryo, Kowashakuyakuto, Saikokobokuto, Saikobekkoto, Shakuyakuto, Shakuyakutokadaio, Jurokumiryukiin, Shobaito, Jobinto, Daibyakuchuin, Tojichuippo, Dosuibukuryoto, Naisoorento, Nyoshinsan, Henseishinkiin, Haikanpo, Binrojunkito, Honposhakuyakuto
Related drugsArecae Pericarpium
ReferencesJP: The 19th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
CP: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2025 edi.
C1) The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 300-301.
RemarksIn Southeast Asian countries, there is a custom of chewing betel nuts together with betel leaves and lime (betel chewing). The pericarp is used medicinally under the name "Daifukuh" (Dafupi).
Last renewal date2026/07/14
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