Amomum tsao-ko, Cao Guo 草果

Black Cardamon
Cao Guo (TCM)
Picture 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

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

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ii. Amomum Cao Guo with

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2. Stomach Cold–Phlegm:
i. Amomum Cao Guo with

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3. Epigastric pain, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, Amomum Cao Guo with

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4. Epigastric and abdominal Pain from Qi and Blood stagnation, Amomum Cao Guo with

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5. Malarial Disorders with Fever and Chills:
i. Amomum Cao Guo with

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Cautions:


Not suitable in Yin or Blood deficiency (dryness).

Main Preparations used:



  • Extra Info
  • Research
GENERAL / REVIEW
–Amomum tsao-ko Crevost & Lemarié: a comprehensive review on traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology.