Herb Fructus Amomi (Chun Sha Ren)

Alias:
Amomum villosum, Spring Cardamom, Sand Cardamom, White Sand Fruit, Aromatic Sand

Properties:
Pungent, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Amomum villosum (Spring Sand Cardamom) has the effects of strengthening the spleen, promoting appetite, regulating qi, and alleviating indigestion. It is commonly used for digestive system problems such as spleen deficiency, loss of appetite, indigestion, and bloating.
• Amomum villosum warms the spleen and stomach, promotes appetite, and is effective for conditions caused by spleen and stomach coldness, such as indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
• It has antimicrobial properties and can inhibit bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Amomum villosum is used to relieve abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort caused by gastrointestinal qi stagnation, and it has a beneficial effect on regulating the digestive system.
• Modern research indicates that the essential oil components of Amomum villosum have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, helping to reduce inflammation caused by gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Amomum villosum also helps regulate gut flora and promotes intestinal motility, making it useful for patients with constipation.
• Additionally, Amomum villosum has the effect of warming the channels and dispersing cold, often used for conditions caused by cold stagnating qi, blood stasis, and pain, such as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and abdominal pain.