Cao+Guo+(Tsaoko+Fruit)

[[image:Cao_Gou.gif width="182" height="298" align="right"]]Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fruit)
Category: Herbs that Transform Damp Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid Channels: **SP, ST**

Functions: Dry damp; warm the middle Jiao; **Treat malaria** Indications: 1. distending pain in the epigastrium and abdomen [**strongly gets rid of distention]**, vomiting & diarrhea due to cold & cold-damp in the Spleen and Stomach 2. Malaria due to excess cold & damp

Dosage: 3-6g. Contra: N/A Misc: May be used interchangeably w/ Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou, or Cao Dou Kou