What is Amomum villosum

In daily diet, Amomum villosum is also called cardamom. Because it is a spice plant. Zingiberaceae, also Cardamom genus. These fruits are unique to Yunnan in my country. They are delicious and very popular among people. However, many people are still confused about what cardamom is. Let's take a look at it together.

What exactly is Amomum villosum? In our daily diet, Amomum villosum is a relatively common fruit. It was most common in the Ming Dynasty in my country. Yunnan Province in my country is the main producing area of ​​Amomum villosum, and it has a history of about two hundred years. Amomum villosum is one of the major varieties of Chinese medicinal materials that can be used as both medicine and food. When eaten, the amount is generally greater than the medicinal amount.

It tastes spicy, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It can dry dampness and eliminate cold, remove phlegm and stop malaria, and help digest food. Indications: malaria, phlegm and fluid distension, cold pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and food accumulation. It is the formula of many Chinese patent medicines, such as Tougu Soufeng Pills, Yishen Pills, Kaiyu Shugan Pills, Kuanxiong Lifei Pills, Jiebai Pills, etc.

The fruit of the cardamom is oval in shape, 2 to 4.5 cm long and 1 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The surface is brown or reddish brown, with 3 blunt edges and obvious longitudinal grooves and ridges, a round column base at the tip, and a fruit stalk or fruit stalk mark at the base. The fruit skin is tough and divided into 3 chambers, each chamber containing 7 to 24 seeds, which are mostly clustered together and are yellow-brown or reddish-brown. It has a fragrant aroma and a spicy and pungent taste. The best ones are those that are large, plump, reddish-brown in color and have a strong smell.

What is Amomum villosum? In our daily life, Amomum villosum is not only edible, but also has medicinal value. Such Amomum villosum can be taken internally and can be decocted into a soup. Generally, four to seven grams are used. It can also be used as pills or powder. We must know this.