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Amomum Fruit

(Frucuts Amomi)

Location found

Yangchun and Xinyi counties in Guangdong province, China

Flavor & Property

Pungent; warm

Effects

Improves appetite, stops diarrhea and prevents abortion

Use

Epigastric discomfort, abdominal distension, anorexia, vomiting and diarrhea

* used with magnolia bark and atractylodes rhizome

Diarrhea

* used with dried ginger, the lateral root of aconite and nutmeg

Vomiting and threatened abortion

* used with atractylodes rhizome, perilla stem and loranthus mulberry mistletoe

Dosage & Administration

3-6g (boiled in water for oral use)

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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