The Chinese herb Kou, also known as fake cardamom or Guisha cardamom, is harvested and dried. It can be used as a spice to enhance the flavor of meat and also has the ability to remove odors. What are the clinical applications of Kou herb?
【Effects and Benefits of Kou Herb】
1. Strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach
Kou herb contains natural aromatic substances and various amino acids, which can help strengthen and nourish the stomach. It also promotes the secretion of digestive fluids, effectively improving digestion and reducing symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and spleen and stomach weakness.
2. Increasing appetite
When people have poor appetite, they can eat dishes made with Kou herb. The aromatic substances in Kou herb can stimulate the appetite and promote digestion.
In addition, Kou herb has a mild nature and excellent ability to dispel cold. When people experience stomach cold and pain, they can also consume a moderate amount of Kou herb, which can quickly alleviate the symptoms of stomach pain.
【Medicinal Value of Kou Herb】
1. Treatment of stomach cold with abdominal pain, vomiting, pale lips and tongue, clear saliva, and loss of appetite (equivalent to certain types of acute gastritis and ulcer disease)
Take 6g of Kou herb and combine with 6g of Wu Zhu Yu, Yan Hu Suo, Gao Liang Jiang, and Xiang Fu. Decoct in water and take orally. This combination has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain, and stopping vomiting.
2. Treatment of chronic diarrhea caused by yang deficiency (chronic bacterial dysentery, chronic colitis)
Use baked Kou herb and combine with baked Mu Xiang and He Zi, as in the formula Cao Dou Kou Tang.
Dosage: 1-2g, better to be taken in pill or powder form.
Prescription example: Cao Dou Kou Tang: Baked Kou herb 3g, baked Mu Xiang 3g, baked He Zi 2.4g, Tiao Qin 9g, and Huo Tan Mu 9g. Decoct in water and take orally.
