Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
Cao Guo 草果
Fructus Amomi Tsao-ko Tsaoko Fruit
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Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Warm
- Nature & Flavour
- Spicy, Warm
- Channels Entered
- SP, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Fructus Amomi Tsao-ko
- Chinese
- 草果
- Tone Marks
- căo guŏ
- Translation
- Grass Fruit
Chinese Herb Actions
- Dries Dampness and Warms the Middle Jiao For Damp and Cold accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach with symptoms such as abdominal fullness and pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a greasy tongue coating.
- Treats Malarial Disorders For Malaria due to cold and dampness with symptoms such as intermittent chills and fever.
- Dissipates Heat Accumulation For fullness and pain due to heat stagnation.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-6 grams
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of Qi or Blood Deficiency.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Cao Dou Kou and Cao Guo both warm the middle and dry damp, Cao Dou Kou however, is slightly stronger.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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