Single Herbs

Category	Fang Xiang Hua Shi Yao 芳香化濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Bai Dou Kou 白豆蔻 Round cardamom seed
Grown	Southeastern Asia and south China.
Source	The dried seed of Amomum kravanh Pierre ex Gagnep.
Ingredients	8-Cineole, Terpin-4-ol, Myrtenal
Pharma Effect	Cardamom oil is highly volatile. Even for carefully stored ones, its particular aroma may not be well preserved. It is usually used as an aromatic solution or spirit. The seeds should be crushed prior to use for best aromatizing and stomach strengthening
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Lung, spleen
Function	Directs the movement of qi, warms stomach, helps digestion, relieves epigastric distention, aromatizes, dispels dampness, and relieves alcoholism symptoms.
Clinic Usage	For stomachache or abdominal pain due to cold, dysentery, vomiting, regurgitation, and alcoholism symptoms.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency and dry blood, but without cold deficiency symptoms.
Dosage	3~6g. Add to decoction before finishing.
Storage	Tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place.