Herbal Information on Alpinia Katsumadai Seed in Bulk Whole Seed Form
Common Names: Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
Botanical Name: Alpinia katsumadai seed
Channels/Meridians: Stomach, Spleen
Other Names: Cardamom, Fructus Amomi Tsao-ko, Katsumada's Galangal Seed
Pin Yin Name: Cao Dou Kou
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Pack Size: 1.1 pounds - 500 grams packet size
Form: Whole
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Contraindicated in cases with yin or blood deficiency.
California Prop 65
Additional Information About Cao Dou Kou
- Roasting the herb cuts down the side affects.
- Warms the middle
- Dries dampness
- Moves the qi
- Provides gastrointestinal support
Product Properties: Acrid, Warm, Aromatic
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: Linalool, a-terpine, Decanal, Essential Oils
What Herbs Combine with Alpinia Katsumadai Seed?
- Ginger and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
- Magnolia bark and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
- Pinellia and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
- Cang Zhu and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
- Hong Dou Kou and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
- Cinnamon and Alpinia Katsumadai Seed
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Alpinia-Katsumadai-Cid5150
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-cardamom.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S156757691500048X
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3646104/
https://www.science.gov/topicpages/a/alpinia+katsumadai+hayata
