The Efficacy and Function of Amomum Fruit
Disease description:
During this period, my stomach has been very uncomfortable. When I went to the hospital for examination, they said it was caused by indigestion. My girlfriend gave me some herbal medicine to eat. I would like to know what are the usual benefits of this herbal medicine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Amomum has various functions and effects, mainly including:
1. Warm the middle and dispel cold: Amomum is warm in nature and can warm the spleen and stomach, disperse cold, and relieve pain. It is suitable for symptoms such as vomiting due to cold stomach and abdominal pain.
2. Regulate qi and aid digestion: Amomum can promote the secretion of digestive juices, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and help digest and absorb food. It effectively alleviates food stagnation and indigestion.
3. Aromatic to resolve dampness: The aromatic components of Amomum can effectively eliminate dampness in the body and have a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and thick greasy tongue coating caused by dampness blocking the middle jiao.
4. Strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite: Amomum can stimulate appetite and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, improving symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness such as loss of appetite and indigestion.
5. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Some components in Amomum have certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, capable of inhibiting various bacteria and viruses, thus helping to prevent and treat gastrointestinal infections.
However, Amomum should be taken in appropriate amounts as directed by a physician, avoiding excessive or long-term use. Additionally, attention should be paid to interactions with other medications to ensure safe and effective drug use.
