Amomi Cardamomi
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Bai Dou Kou
Common English Name
Cardamom Seed - Infertile
Part of Plant Used
Fruit
Nature
Warm
Taste
Acrid, aromatic
Meridians Entered
Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas that treat abdominal bloating and poor digestion (TCM: dampness, stagnant Qi, or rebellious Qi), and for nausea (TCM: internal cold and damp).医学.全.在线.网.站.提供
Traditional Usages and Functions
Transforms dampness; warms Middle Burner and causes rebellious Qi to descend; moves Qi and transforms Stagnation; warms Lungs and Stomach.
Common Formulas Used In
Bupleurum, Inula, and Cyperus.
Processing Required
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Remarks
Cardamom Seed is added last when preparing raw herbs for drinking, since its aromatic qualities dissipate with long boiling.
Cautions in Use
Do not use this herb when there is a strong Yin or Blood deficiency. Use with caution when there are no signs of cold and damp in the Spleen and Stomach.
