Individual Herbs Notebook

Cao Dou Kou

Pharmaceutical: Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
Taxonomy: Alpinia Katsumada

Other names: Katsumada's Galangal Seeds

Category: Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness



Properties: Pungent, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen and Stomach


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Dries Dampness, warms the Middle Jiao, stops vomiting and strengthens the Spleen
    Cold-Dampness Distressing the Spleen and Stomach with fullness, distention and pain in the epigastrium and abdomen with vomiting and diarrhoea

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-6g in decoction.


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