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Alpiniae Japonicae Fructus seu Semen

Japanese galangal fruit

土砂仁 〔土砂仁〕 tǔ shā rén

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Alpinia japonica Miq.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and acrid; warm.

Actions and indications: An aromatic stomach fortifier. Moves qì and regulates the center. Treats glomus distension; vomiting and retching; abdominal pain.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (1.5–4.5g) or grind to a powder.

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