Cao Dou Kou
"Grass Cardamon"

Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness

 

 

 

Channels: SP, ST

Properties: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic

Common: Katsumada''s Galangal Seeds

Latin: Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai

 

Functions:

 

  1. To dry dampness and warm the spleen and stomach;
  2. To promote qi circulation

 

Indications & Combinations:

 

  • Cold-damp blocking and stagnating spleen and stomach manifested as epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, cold pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In cases of excessive dampness, Caodoukou is used with Houpo, Cangzhu and Banxia. In cases of excessive cold, Caodoukou is used with Rougui and Ganjiang.

 

Dosage:

  • 3-6 g