Areca catechu Linn.
Areca catechu Linn. belongs to Palmae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Fofil Khasab, Fofil Mufawwar.
The English name for this herb is Betel Nut.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chaliya, Fofil, Supari.
Description
Areca catechu Linn. is a tree, 40-60 ft long, errect
Areca catechu Linn.'s Leaves 4-6 ft long, pinnate shaped. upper pinnae are confluent. The lower portion of the petiole is expanded in to a broad, tough, sheath-like growth.
Areca catechu Linn.'s Stem is smooth in texture, whitish in color. Surrounded by a crown of pinnate leaves.
Areca catechu Linn.'s Flowers. the inflorescence is a spadix encased in a spath and comprises a much branched rachis which bears both male and female flowers. The female flowers are small while male flowers are much longer.
Areca catechu Linn.'s Fruits is hard in texture, ovoid in shape, brightly orange in color, size is usually 1.5-2 x 2-2.5 inches. The pericap (65%) is hard and fibrous and the kernal (seed, 35%) called the Areca nut, is about 1-1.5 inches in diameter and grayish-brown in color. It is reddish brown lines because of its ruminate albumen.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Areca catechu Linn.'s Leaves is Abortifacient.
The pharmacological actions of Areca catechu Linn.'s Nut are Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bronchial Constrictor, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Gastric Stimulant, Gum Strengthening, Laxative, Masticatory, Repercussive, Resolvent, Sialagogue, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Areca catechu Linn.'s Leaves are Bronchitis, Lumbago.
The indications of Areca catechu Linn.'s Nut are Bowel Complaints, Epiphora, Bleeding Gums, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Conjunctivitis, Pyrosis, Urinary Disorders, Eye Inflammation, Dysentery.
The indications of Areca catechu Linn.'s Root(Decoction) are Leucorrhoea, Sore Lips, Liver Diseases, Bleeding Gums.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Areca catechu Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Nut of Areca catechu Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Nut: Astringent,Slightly Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Nut | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
Available Brands
- FEMINISOSynergic
- HABB-E-HAMALHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- IMSAKI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN MOCHRASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON POST MUGHILANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARI PAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SUPARIPAKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TONZILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Areca catechu Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Hamal, Hab Limun, Ma'jun Kalan, Ma'jun Mochrus, Ma'jun Nishara-i-Aajwali, Ma'jun Supari , Sunun Post Mughlian.
Substitutes
The substitute of Areca catechu Linn. is Pterocarpus santalinus Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Areca catechu Linn. are Alkaloids, Arecaine, Arecoline, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Catechin, Catechu, Choline, Fatty Acids, Gallic Acid, Gum, Iron, Leucoanthocyanidin, Mucilage, Niacin, Oil, Phosphorus, Resins, Riboflavin, Tannin, Thiamine, Vitamin A.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Areca catechu Linn. are Cochlospermum gossypium DC., Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Areca catechu Linn.. (work in progress)