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紅豆蔻 Galanga Galangal Fruit Hong Dou Kou

ID: D00652

Pharmaceutical Name:
Fructus Galangae

Latin name:
Alpinia galanga Willd.

Location: 7

Chinese Name

紅豆蔻

Chinese Pinyin

Hong Dou Kou

English Name

Galanga Galangal Fruit

Family

Zingiberaceae

Taste

pungent

Odour

fragrant

Clinical Indications

1. Epigastric pain with cold sensation
2. Dyspepsia with abdominal distension
3. Vomiting and diarrhoea
4. Excessive alcohol drinking

Display Category

Commonly Used TCM

Function Category

Dampness-Resolving Drugs

Medicine Category

Plant

Source

Eu Yan Sang (HK) Ltd.

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