The efficacy and function of wild betel nut

The medical value of wild betel nut is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Wild betel nut contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] It is the inflorescence of the Fagaceae plant Leucopsis edulis . Harvest from April to May.

[Original form] White oak, also known as pig oak.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in warm and moist dense forests on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Soothing qi and aiding digestion, strengthening the stomach, and killing insects. It is used to treat food stagnation, membranous distension, and undigested worm accumulation.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

Wild betel nut not only has many functions, but also has many ways of being eaten in our lives, so it is loved by many people.