The spicy root has long been known as a natural medicine bestowed on it. In Oriental medicine, areca root is considered the harmony between the fire of heaven and the water of the earth, so it brings a lot of effective healing effects.
- Other names: Binh lang, Tan lang, village (according to the Tay)
- Scientific Name: Areca Catechu
- Family: Cau / Coconut (Arecaceae)
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Description of medicinal herbs
What is areca root?
The areca root is also known by many other names in folk such as the hanging areca root, the inverted areca root. This root is very special and is often used in traditional medicine to support treatment of diseases such as improving male physiology, asthma, kidney damage, etc.
Features of ingrown areca roots
The areca root is the part of the root that emerges and protrudes above the ground of the areca tree. The roots are usually yellow-brown or orange, depending on the habitat and the longevity of the areca tree. The size of areca roots is usually only as large as the index finger, and is 10 – 20cm in length.
The inverted areca root or the floating areca root is the type of areca root that has the effect of healing, the opposite is also the areca root, but for the underground roots, it is not able to cure. Therefore, users should pay close attention to this point to avoid choosing to buy the wrong type of areca root.
Distribution
Areca tree is a type of tree that grows a lot in places with warm climates in Asia such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Taiwan … Particularly in Vietnam, areca tree grows wild everywhere from North to South. . The areca palm tree has different properties from the ornamental areca palm tree, which is usually planted only for ornamental purposes.
Collection and preservation
- To bring healing effect, the harvested areca root must be the old root of the areca tree that is over 5 years old.
- After being harvested, the roots will be soaked with water to wash the rice and wash away dirt and sand.
- Cut into short pieces about 2 – 5cm then bring them to dry or dry.
- Put all of the processed areca root ingredients into a jar with a tight lid and place in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
- A little tip if you want to preserve longer, then bring it to the sun 1-2 times a week so that the sun kills mold, bacteria that help areca root be used longer.
Chemical composition
According to scientific studies, the areca root contains a lot of valuable medicinal herbs such as alkaloids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, Triterpenes and Germanium … along with some essential vitamins and minerals. weak such as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper …
Uses of areca root
Areca root medicinal properties in Oriental medicine
According to the concept of Oriental medicine, areca root is considered the harmony between the fire of heaven and the water of the earth. Therefore, it is commonly used as a precious medicine in traditional medicine.
In particular, a folk experience said that if you observe that the tip of the root is yellow and white, it means that heavy rain is coming, using this root part will have the effect of treating weak physiological diseases. good. In addition, areca root is also used a lot in remedies for deworming, bloating, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux , dysentery, acne or edema.
The effect of areca root according to modern medicine
In modern medicine, areca root is known as a drug that has the ability to strongly impact the central nervous system of humans thanks to the active ingredient alkaloids. Thereby helping to improve blood circulation to the pelvic area and genitals, stimulate the desire, improve male physiology effectively.
As follows:
Areca root helps to support the treatment of weak male physiology
Physiological weakness is one of the difficult diseases of men to speak, affecting the life of the couple, the spirit of men, and especially, impairing sperm quality, reducing the ability to have children or infertility.
According to research by scientists, the areca root contains active ingredients that are powerful in stimulating and creating a feeling of euphoria, prolonging the relationship. Specifically, in 2001, in an experiment on rats showed that after just a few minutes of injecting areca root extract, the rats started looking for mates and mating immediately, and the mating time was longer than the average. often.
Areca root helps in treating kidney diseases
The kidneys are one of the most important internal organs in the body to remove harmful substances and clean the blood. Therefore, for those who are experiencing symptoms of kidney failure, kidney failure, you can use areca root extract to improve kidney function, promote the elimination of toxins and heavy metals contained in the kidney. go out.
Results of a 2000 experiment on a number of patients with weak and nephrotic conditions given areca root extract showed that within a few days, the condition became more positive.
Areca root is effective in treating impotence
Studies on areca root have proven that the alkaloids component is the component that accounts for the highest concentration in areca roots. This active ingredient has the ability to strongly stimulate the central nervous system, which coordinates and controls the feeling of excitement during sex.
Thanks to the ability to improve blood circulation to the pelvic area, thereby stimulating the erection of the penis, helping the penis to be strong enough and prolonging sex, improving impotence and helping men get back to the bravery in the room.
Not only that, the use of areca root extract also helps to stimulate the testicles to produce sperm, improve the quality of sperm to help early have children in infertile couples expecting children.
Areca root is effective in treating asthma
In 1999, a scientific study showed that people with asthma, after consuming areca root extract, had a positive effect on overcoming the symptoms of the disease.
Areca root helps treat osteoarthritis pain
Medicines from areca root are very effective in improving osteoarthritis pain, general aches and pains, treating rheumatism, especially in elderly and middle-aged people in the aging stage.
In addition to the above therapeutic effects, areca root also has a number of other effects such as:
- Support for treatment of incontinence and urination
- Treatment of edema
- Control your blood pressure
- Cure colds in women
Instructions on how to use areca root medicinal herbs
As can be seen, areca root is widely used and has many great therapeutic uses. In particular, the most prominent of the areca root is the effect of treating weak physiological diseases of men, impotence is no less than medicinal herbs such as humiliation, trichromat, jade crane … combine these medicinal herbs to increase the effectiveness of treatment.
Here are some precious remedies from areca root that have been applied since ancient times to the present:
Areca root remedy cure impotence, weak physiology
To achieve the effect of treating physiological weakness, impotence, patients can apply 2 remedies from areca root below:
- Treatment 1 : Use 20-30g of yellow star root and put in a pot of decoction with 400ml. Sac until about 100ml of water is left, turn off the heat, filter the areca root medicine and let it cool, divide it into 2 times, drink it all day.
- Remedy 2 : Prepare 10g areca root, 10g betel root. The ingredients are washed and then put into a warm decoction with 400ml of water. When the amount of water in the kettle is about 100ml, turn off the heat. Divide the liquid medicine into 2 parts and drink it all during the day.
- Exercise 3 : Prepare areca root and cinnamon stick 8g each, nostalgic paint, three sizes, 20g each, 40g main ginseng. All ingredients are finely chopped, dried and yellowed, and finely ground. Mix in a little honey, use 5 capsules per day and last for 1 month to get the best results.
Areca root remedy for high blood pressure
Prepare:
- 10g areca root
- 10g three size
- 10g dong quai
- 10g million sample
- 10g prince
Doing:
- The way the medicine is washed and then put in a pot to cook decoction with 400ml of water.
- Wait until the decoction drops to about 100ml, turn off the stove and filter the medicated water into 2 drinks per day to regulate blood pressure.
To make remedies to support high blood pressure treatment you prepare the following drugs: 10g areca root, 10g tri size, 10g dong quai, 10g royal flag and 10g tri sample
Bring all the herbs on the color together with a sufficient amount of water for a day. Regular use of blood pressure will regulate stability.
Areca root remedy cures incontinence, peeing
Prepare 10g areca roots, 10g of betel leaves and take away the color with half a liter of water, until 200ml is left in a cup to cool down and drink all of the day.
Areca root remedy for osteoarthritis pain
Medications to support the treatment of osteoarthritis pain from areca root are mainly alcohol immersion remedies.
Prepare:
- 40g areca root
- 40g Ha Thu O
- 40g hy thiem grass
- 5 liters of alcohol
How to do: All the ingredients are washed, soaked with dilute salt water to remove dirt. Then put in a large glass jar and then let the wine soak for about 50 days or more to be used. Every day drink 1 cup of small wine 1-2ml after each meal and massage before bedtime to achieve the best effect.
In addition, for those who want to soak the wine, they do not need to combine with other ingredients, just soak the forest areca root with 5 liters of rice wine 40 degrees for about 50 days to be used.
Some notes when using areca root for healing
To get the best results, without causing any decrease in the effects or side effects from areca root, the patient should note the following:
- The effectiveness of treatment from areca root also depends on many factors such as the location of each person, the severity of the disease, so some people will achieve the effect quickly and others slowly.
- Areca root alcohol soaked remedy is very effective, but people should not overdo it when the disease is over because it easily causes loss of blood gas due to diffusion.
- Only people with impotence, weak physiology, asthma, weak kidney damage … can apply remedies from areca root.
- People with residual or damaged fire are advised not to use areca root.
- To achieve the best therapeutic effect, patients should not be too dependent on areca roots, but should combine with a diet, activities and scientific rest to quickly improve the disease.
Areca root is a valuable medicinal herb that has many effective therapeutic uses. However, to ensure proper and safe use, it is best for patients to consult a doctor before using remedies from areca root.
