Categories: Gynecology

Bai Dou Kou

Also known as: Bai Dou Kou, Cardamon, Cardomomi Fructus.
Elettaria cardamomum, synonym Amomum cardamomum.
Family: Zingiberaceae.

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1 Bai Dou Kou
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Bai Dou Kou

Properties: PUNGENT – WARM, AROMATIC

Dosage: 3 – 6g.

White Cardamon

Meridian: LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

Seed

-aromatically transforms dampness, chest distention, lack of appetite

-stagnation of middle burner Qi, warms middle burner

-causes rebellious Qi to descend, nausea and vomitting

*cook crushed seeds in last 5 minutes of decoction

Also Used For:

Orally, cardamom is used for dyspepsia, intestinal spasm, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), common cold, cough, bronchitis, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, liver and gallbladder complaints, loss of appetite, and tendency toward infection. It is also used as an antiflatulent and laxative.
Food uses, cardamom is consumed as a spice in many parts of the world.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.