Bai Dou Kou
"White Cardamon"

Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness

 

 

 

Channels: LU, SP, ST

Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm or Neutral, Aromatic

Common: Round Cardamon Fruit

Latin: Fructus Amomi Kravanh

Actions:

  • Moves Qi, Strongly dissolves Dampness, and Strengthens the Stomach: For Damp-Heat febrile diseases with symptoms such as lack of appetite, abdominal fullness and distention, chest congestion, and a greasy tongue coat.
  • Warms the Spleen and Stomach, and descends rebellious Qi: For nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and other cold stomach conditions.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in Yin or Blood deficient cases.

Dosage:

  • 3-6 g