What are the effects and functions of Amomum villosum

Because Amomum villosum has a very unique smell, many people in daily life have a certain understanding of this herb. Amomum villosum is also commonly found in many medicines for treating diseases. Amomum villosum is also included in many dishes. Amomum villosum not only has the effect of seasoning, but also can treat many diseases and regulate people's bodies. So what are the effects and functions of Amomum villosum?

1. To harmonize the stomach qi, eliminate food stagnation, relieve abdominal pain, relieve diaphragm, and regulate the spleen: 1 liang of agarwood, 2 liang each of Amomum villosum and Linderae scutellariae, 4 liang of clean Cyperus rotundus, 1 liang and 2 qian of licorice (roasted). Except for the agarwood, which is not cooked too much, the other four ingredients are ground and roasted, and then ground into fine powder together with the agarwood. Take one coin each time, with warm salt soup at any time, or take it with boiled salt soup on an empty stomach. Perilla and jujube soup is especially good. (Suosa Drink from "The Book of Living with Young People")

2. Helps digestion, soothes the stomach, relieves gas and stops heart and stomach pain: fry and grind Amomum villosum, put into a bag, soak with wine, boil and drink. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

3. Treat phlegm, qi and diaphragmatic distension: Crush Amomum villosum, soak it in radish juice, and bake it dry into powder. Take one or two coins each time, far away from food, boil

Take it in soup (Simple Prescription)

4. For treating swelling due to qi deficiency, accumulation of phlegm and fluid, disharmony of spleen and stomach, and various symptoms: 1 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of white atractylodes, 2 qian of poria, 7 fen of licorice, 8 fen of tangerine peel, 1 qian of pinellia, 8 fen of amomum, 7 fen of costus root, and 2 qian of ginger. Decoction in water. (Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction from Ancient and Modern Famous Doctors' Prescriptions)

5. Treat stomach deficiency, qi reflux, vomiting and loss of appetite during pregnancy: take any amount of Amomum villosum. Grind the above into fine powder. Take 2 qian each time, add a little natural ginger juice, and drink with boiling water at any time. (Suosasan from Jishengfang)

6. To treat cold and slippery diarrhea, and weakness due to deficiency: take equal parts of Amomum villosum, roasted Aconitum (powdered), dried ginger, Magnolia officinalis, and dried tangerine peel. Into pills. Take 40 pills twice a day. ("Medicine Properties")

7. To treat pregnant women who may have restless fetal movements and unbearable abdominal pain due to accidental contact, falling or being hit: use any amount of Shallow Sand. Fry over low heat until heated through, peel the skin and use the kernels, then grind into powder. Take two coins each time, mixed with hot wine. After a moment, you will feel the area where the fetus moves in the abdomen is extremely hot, and the fetus is now safe. (Sun Yonghe)

8. To treat swelling all over the body, including swelling in the genitals: take one Amomum villosum and one Herba Glehniae, divide them into equal parts. Grind it and take it with old wine. ("Ren Zhai Zhi Zhi Fang")

9. To treat diarrhea and anal prolapse in children: 1 liang of Suosha. Peel the skin and grind it into powder. Use one coin of it each time. Cut a piece of pig kidney into pieces, put the powder into the powder, tie it with cotton, cook it with rice water, and feed it to the child. The child can also take alum pills next time. (Suosasan from "Children's Health General Micro-discussion Prescription")

Amomum villosum has a good therapeutic effect on some stomach diseases. Patients with long-term indigestion can use Amomum villosum to regulate their bodies. When Amomum villosum is used to treat different diseases, the auxiliary Chinese herbal medicines are also very different. If the condition is more serious, it is best to treat it under the guidance of a doctor.