Cao Dou Kou-Cao Kou Ren 100 grams

Treasure of the East Cao Dou Kou/Cao Kou Ren Granules

Cao Dou Kou/Cao Kou Ren Granules, also known as Katsumada's galangal seed, warms the middle, mobilizes the Qi, and dries turbid dampness.

Unit Size

100 grams (5:1 extract granules)

Potency

5:1

Taste

Acrid

Properties

Warm, aromatic

Contraindications

Contraindicated in cases with yin or blood deficiency

Chinese Symptomology

Fullness, distention, and pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea.

Actions

Warms the middle, mobilizes the qi, dries turbid dampness.

Pattern

Cold-dampness of the Spleen and Stomach

Channels Entered

Spleen, Stomach

Ingredients

Concentrated powders of natural herbal products tend to absorb moisture from the air. Hence, it is necessary for the manufacturer to add a suitable amount of excipient to stabilize the concentrated herbal products. Non-GMO starch which contains maltodextrin, are used as excipients.

Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen

Acrid, dispersing, and warm, qualities which enable it to unblock, the clear aroma of alpiniae katsumadai Semen (cao dou kou) is ideal for treating constrained clumping of cold-dampness in the middle burner, which disrupts the normal ascent and descent of qi. - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.