Cao+Dou+Kou+(Galangal+Seeds)

[[image:Cao_Dou_Kou_.jpg width="146" height="290" align="right"]]Cao Dou Kou (Galangal Seeds) ["Grass Cardamon"]
Category: Herbs that Transform Damp Nature : Warm Flavors: Acrid Channels: **SP, ST**

Functions: Dry damp; warm the middle Jiao; Promote Qi circulation Indications: 1. distending pain in the epigastrium and abdomen 2. Vomiting & Diarrhea due to cold & damp in the Spleen & Stomach

Dosage: 5-10g., **Crush, short cook** Contra: Yin Deficiency Misc: May be used interchangeably w/ Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou, or Cao Guo