Properties: Pungent, warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen, Stomach and Lung
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness and strengthens the Stomach
Dampness Obstructing the Middle Jiao and Damp-Warmth (a stifling sensation in the chest, fullness in the epigastrium, anorexia and a very greasy tongue coat)
- Warms the Middle Jiao, descends Qi and stops vomiting
Vomiting due to Spleen and Stomach, Deficiency Cold, Spleen and Stomach Cold, Cold Dampness and Food Stagnation
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-6g in decoction.
Notes:
Not generally used in Chinese Medicine where Amomum species are preferred but it is often considered identical to Bai Dou Kou (e.g. by Chineseherbinfo.com) or Sha Ren (e.g. by Dr. Mao). Both have the property of aromatically transforming Dampness, warming the Middle Jiao and promoting digestion.
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
