Katsumada Galangal Seed
Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen, Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
Cao Dou Kou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel damp and strengthen spleen, warm stomach and check vomiting.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen-stomach cold-damp obstructing, distention fullness and pain in stomach duct and abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea.