The effects and functions of Cao Guo (Amomum fruit) include relieving abdominal distension, treating malaria, and cholera, among other diseases.
1. Relieving abdominal distension: Amomum fruit has a neutral nature and can regulate the spleen and stomach. It can also alleviate pain and abdominal distension caused by spleen and stomach dampness and cold, reduce vomiting, eliminate accumulated food, and improve loss of appetite.
2. Treating malaria and cholera: Amomum fruit can also treat diseases such as malaria, which is one of its functions. When diarrhea is severe, eating some Amomum fruit can help stop it. During outbreaks of cholera and plague, Amomum fruit can also play a certain role. Additionally, it can treat edema, alleviate pain caused by drunkenness, with good effectiveness.
After being used medicinally, Amomum fruit tastes pungent and warm, and is non-toxic. It can enter the spleen and stomach meridians, and after being used medicinally, it has various effects such as drying dampness, resolving phlegm, stopping cough, and preventing malaria. It has a significant improvement effect on common symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, and fever."