Cao Dou Kou

Cardamon Seed

Cardamon Seed Properties: PUNGENT – WARM, AROMATIC
Dosage: 1.5 – 6g.
Meridian: SPLEEN, STOMACH

-dries dampness, warms middle burner, abdominal distention, vomiting, diarrhea
-very strong warming and drying function


Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press