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Damp-Resolving Herbs

Damp-Resolving Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Sha Ren (Cocklebur-like Amomum Fruit) Sha Ren ,砂仁,Villous Amomum Fruit,Cocklebur-like Amomum Fruit Sha Ren (Cocklebur-like Amomum Fruit): resolve dampness and move qi, warm middle burner and arrest vomiting, check diarrhea and prevent abortion.
Sha Ren Ke: Chinese Herb Guide 砂仁壳 Sha Ren Ke: eliminate dampness, stimulate the appetite, warm the spleen, arrest diarrhea, regulate the flow of qi and prevent abortion.
Cao Dou Kou: Chinese Herb Guide Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai,草豆蔻,Katsumade Galangal Seed,草寇仁,Cao Kou Ren,Semen Alpiniae Name Cao Dou Kou (Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai) — Lei Gong Pao Zhi Lun (Lei’s Treaties on Preparation of Drugs) Source and quality Plant The immature seed of Alpinia katsumadai Hayata.
Cao Dou Kou (Katsumade Galangal Seed) Katsumade Galangal Seed Cao Dou Kou (Katsumade Galangal Seed): dry dampness and move qi, warm middle burner and arrest vomiting.
Cao Guo (Tsaoko Amomum Fruit) Tsaoko Amomum Fruit Cao Guo (Fructus Tsaoko) — Yin Shan Zheng Yao (Principles of Correct Diet) The mature fruit of Amomum tsao-ko Crevost et Lemaire of family Zingiberace