The efficacy and function of Amomum villosum

Amomum villosum is a very good medicinal material. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of Amomum villosum.

[Other names] Wild ginger, single-leaf ginger, four-in-one red, and cardamom (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the fruit of the ginger family plant Amomum villosum .

[Original form] Amomum villosum, also known as: Alpinia galanga ("Southern Yunnan Materia Medica Atlas"), wild ginger flower.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places on hillsides. Distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "Very warm in nature, spicy and slightly bitter in taste."

【Functions and indications】Warms the stomach, dries up dampness, regulates Qi, and helps digestion. Treats stomach cold pain, abdominal distension caused by food accumulation, cold hernia, and malaria.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian; or grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] Treats nine kinds of stomach pain, facial pain due to coldness, and pain in lumps: 2 liang of cardamom (baked in new tiles), 3 qian of costusroot. Grind all into fine powder. Take one coin each time, with hot liquor. (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the Chinese herbal medicine Amomum villosum introduced above, it turns out that Amomum villosum can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.