Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seeds) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Rou Dou Kou
English Name: Nutmeg Seeds

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Binds the intestines, stops chronic/daybreak diarrhea due to cold from spleen and kidney deficiency.
  • Warms the middle burner, moves Qi - alleviates pain in abdomen, vomiting due to cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 1.5-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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