(Test) Oriental herb: Cao Dou Kou
Cao Dou Kou |
Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
Channels: SP, ST
Properties: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
Common: Katsumada''s Galangal Seeds
Latin: Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
Functions:
- To dry dampness and warm the spleen and stomach;
- 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
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