Amomum tsao-ko, Cao Guo 草果
Black Cardamon
Cao Guo (TCM)
Cao Guo (TCM)
Amomum Cao Guo
(Adam, 2017)
(Adam, 2017)
Botanical name:
Amomum tsao-ko (syn. A. hongtsaoko)
Parts used:
Fruit
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent
Classification:
J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness
Amomum tsao-ko (syn. A. hongtsaoko)
Parts used:
Fruit
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent
Classification:
J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness
Uses:
1. Moves the Qi, Warms the Stomach, Dries Damp:
-abdominal distention
2. Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions:
-Food Stagnation
3. Malarial Disorders:
-Intermittent Fever
Dose:
Decoction: 3–6 grams
Powder: 500mg–3 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Decoction: 3–6 grams
Powder: 500mg–3 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Stomach Cold–Damp:
i. Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
ii. Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
2. Stomach Cold–Phlegm:
i. Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
3. Epigastric pain, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
4. Epigastric and abdominal Pain from Qi and Blood stagnation, Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
5. Malarial Disorders with Fever and Chills:
i. Amomum Cao Guo with ... available in PRO version
Cautions:
Not suitable in Yin or Blood deficiency (dryness).
Main Preparations used:
Not suitable in Yin or Blood deficiency (dryness).
Main Preparations used:
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