草豆蔻
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Cao Dou Kou

Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai

Katsumada's Galangal Seed

Dampness-Draining
About this herb

A warming seed used to dry dampness and warm a cold stomach.

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PinyinCao Dou Kou
Chinese草豆蔻
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
EnglishKatsumada's Galangal Seed
CategoryDampness-Draining
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