Single Herbs

Category	Fang Xiang Hua Shi Yao 芳香化濕藥
Sub Category
Name	Sha Ren 砂仁 Amomum fruit
Grown	Southeastern Asia and south China.
Source	The dried, ripe fruit or seed of Amomum xanthioides Wall.
Ingredients	d-Camphor, d-Borneol, Bornyl acetate, Linalool, Nerolidol
Pharma Effect	1) The stomach strengthening effect: the herb oil aromatizes and strengthens stomach. The decoction stimulates peristalsis of intestines. 2) The herb extracts have an inhibitory effect on the antibody leptochroa.
Properties	Acrid, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach, kidney
Function	Nourishes lung, invigorates spleen, strengthens stomach and kidney, and regulates qi.
Clinic Usage	For distended, painful abdomen, indigested food accumulation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and dysentery with cold symptoms.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs.
Dosage	3~6g. Add to decoction before finishing.
Storage	Store in a dry place. Avoid direct sunshine. Prevent seed dispersion or staleness.