Amomum tsao-ko, Cao Guo 草果

Black Cardamon
Cao Guo (TCM)
Amomum Cao Guo
(Adam, 2017)

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Botanical name:
Amomum tsao-ko (syn. A. hongtsaoko)

Parts used:
Fruit

Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent

Classification:
J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness

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Uses:
1. Moves the Qi, Warms the Stomach, Dries Damp:
-epigastric and abdominal fullness, distention, pain and a greasy tongue coat
-Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloating, Diarrhea

2. Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions:
-Food Stagnation with indigestion, nausea
-focal distention from Stomach Cold and Qi obstruction

3. Malarial Disorders:
-Intermittent Fever and Chills, especially with signs of Damp


Dose:
Decoction: 3–6 grams
Powder: 500mg–3 grams

Preparation:
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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

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Cautions:
Not suitable in Yin or Blood deficiency (dryness).

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