Single Herb Glossary
Cao Guo 草果
| Pharmaceutical name | Tsaoko Fructus |
| Category | Aromatic that Transform Dampness |
| Key Properties | Treats constraint from Cold-Damp in Middle Jiao Checks malarial disorders |
| Properties | Acrid Warm |
| Tropism | SP, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Strongly dries damp & disperses cold 2) Checks malarial disorder 3) Dissolves stagnation & distention: indigestion due to meat stagnation |
| Dosages | 3-6g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Yin or Blood deficiency |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Geraniol |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Respiratory: isolated components demonstrated antitussive, expectorant, and antiasthmatic effects • Antibiotic: inhibit growth of some bacteria and pathogenic fungi |
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