Bai Dou Kou (Round Cardamom Fruit)

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

Channels:

LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Aromatic Slightly Warm (or Neutral)

Latin:

Fructus Amomi Kravanh

Chinese:

白豆寇

Tone Marks:

bái dòu kòu

Translation:

White Cardamom

Chinese Herb 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in Yin or Blood deficient cases.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-6 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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