The Chinese medicine "Cao Kou" is the fruit of the plant "Yanshan Jiang" in the ginger family. Cao Kou is used to dry dampness, dispel cold, eliminate phlegm, and treat malaria. It is also commonly used as a seasoning to stimulate appetite.
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1. Tonify the Spleen and Stomach
Cao Kou contains natural aromatic substances and various amino acids. Consuming it can tonify and nourish the stomach, promote the secretion of digestive fluids, and effectively improve digestion. It can reduce symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and spleen and stomach deficiency.
2. Increase Appetite
When people have poor appetite, they can also eat dishes made with Cao Kou. The aromatic substances in it can stimulate the appetite and help digest food.
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In addition, Cao Kou has a gentle nature and excellent ability to dispel cold. When people experience stomach cold and pain, they can also consume an appropriate amount of Cao Kou to quickly alleviate the symptoms.
3. Anti-inflammatory and Antidiarrheal
Cao Kou contains natural substances such as eucalyptol, palmitic acid, and gingerol, which have excellent anti-inflammatory effects and can eliminate various inflammations in the body.
In addition, Cao Kou also contains some astringent substances, which can constrict the intestines and relieve diarrhea. Therefore, when people experience diarrhea or enteritis, they can take Cao Kou to quickly reduce the symptoms.
