Bai Dou Kou (Round Cardamon Fruit)

Herb 1 of 8 in Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Channels:
LU, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Warm or Neutral, Aromatic

Latin Name:
Fructus Amomi Kravanh

Bai Dou Kou means "White Cardamon"

Actions

Moves Qi, Strongly Dissolves Dampness, and Strengthens the Stomach
For Damp-Heat febrile diseases with symptoms such as lack of appetite, abdominal fullness and distention, chest congestion, and a greasy tongue coat.
Warms the Spleen and Stomach, and Descends Rebellious Qi
For nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and other cold stomach conditions.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in Yin or Blood deficient cases.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-6 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan (Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
San Ren Tang (Three Nut Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.