Hong Dou Kou
紅荳蔻 hóng dòu kòu, ""red cardamon""

Category: Aromatic and Transform Dampness  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-6g; pulverize before using.
Cautions
Cautions:
Yin deficiency and heat signs.
Meridians
Meridians:
Lung , Spleen  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
Pulverize before using.
Quality
Quality:
Large, full, and reddish brown with an intense aroma.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Family:
Zingiberaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Galangae Fructus
Botanical: Alpina Galanga Willd.
Japanese: kǒzuku
Korean: hongdugu
Common: major galangal seeds, galanga seeds, spice ginger seeds
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse
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