Cao Guo Granules

Cao Guo Granules

Cao Guo Granules

SKU BL538
Brand Treasure of the East Single Herb Extract Granules
Unit Size 100g
Potency 5:1
Taste Acrid - Bensky
Properties Warm - Bensky
Contraindications Contraindicated in cases with yin or blood deficiency - Bensky
Chinese Symptomology Epigastric distention, abdominal distention, abdominal fullness and pain, vomiting, diarrhea; Intermittent fever and chills associated with malarial disorders; Indigestion due to meat stagnation, focal distention and nausea - Bensky
Actions Treats constraint from cold-dampness in the middle burner, check malarial fever.
Pattern Cold-dampness; Spleen and Stomach deficiency; Meat stagnation - Bensky
Channels Entered Spleen, Stomach - Bensky
Chinese name 草果
English name Tsaoko Fruit
Description

Excerpted from Bensky:  Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

  • Strongly dries dampness and disperses cold:  for cold-dampness obstructing the Spleen and Stomach presenting with epigastric and abdominal distention, fullness, and pain together with vomiting and diarrhea and a very greasy tongue coating.*
  • Checks malarial disorders:  for intermittent fever and chills associated with malarial disorders, especially when due to cold-dampness or turbid dampness.*
  • Dissolves stagnation and distention:  for indigestion due to meat stagnation.  Also for focal distention and nausea due to cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach.*
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