The Efficacy and Function of Amomi Fructus Rotundus
Disease description:
Recently, my stomach and intestines have been feeling uncomfortable; I constantly feel bloated and have little appetite. I heard that Amomum (Sha Ren) may be beneficial for the gastrointestinal system and would like to know specifically about its effects and functions.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Amomum fruit has a pungent flavor and a warm nature. It is associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians, and possesses the following therapeutic effects and functions:
1. Invigorating the spleen and stimulating the appetite: It can promote the secretion of digestive fluids, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and effectively alleviate digestive system issues such as abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
2. Regulating qi and relieving pain: Amomum fruit is effective in relieving discomfort such as abdominal distension and pain caused by qi stagnation by promoting qi circulation and reducing bloating to alleviate pain.
3. Warming the middle jiao and dispelling cold: With its warm nature, Amomum fruit warms the spleen and stomach and expels internal cold pathogens, exerting certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting caused by cold-dampness.
4. Stabilizing pregnancy and relieving nausea: During early pregnancy, Amomum fruit can be used to alleviate morning sickness, help stabilize fetal energy, and reduce early pregnancy reactions.
5. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: The volatile oil and multiple active components contained in Amomum fruit can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
6. Dispelling cold and warming the stomach: It warms yang and disperses cold, showing good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as cold-type abdominal pain and diarrhea.
