Sha Ren

Fructus Amomi

Bitter Cardamom (Amomum Fruit)

Qi-Moving

About this herb

An aromatic seed pod used to move Qi and warm a cold, bloated stomach.

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PinyinSha Ren

Chinese砂仁

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Amomi

EnglishBitter Cardamom (Amomum Fruit)

CategoryQi-Moving

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