Rou+Dou+Kou+(Myristica,+Nutmeg)

[[image:rou_dou_kou.JPG width="137" height="238" align="right"]]Rou Dou Kou (Myristica/Nutmeg) ["Fleshy Cardamon"]
Category: Herbs to Astringe Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid Channels: SP, ST, LI

Functions: Warm the middle jiao and promote Qi circulation; astringe the Large Intestine to stop diarrhea Indications: 1. **Chronic diarrhea due to Spleen & Kidney Yang deficiency [Primary: Binds Intestines]** 2. Distention in the epigastric & abdominal region, poor appetite & vomiting due to cold & Yang deficiency w/ Qi stagnation

Dosage: 3-10g., 1.5-1g. in powder form

Contra: diarrhea & dysentery due to damp-heat