Bai Dou Kou Essential Oil

CO2 extracted Amomi Fructus rotundus (Amomum krervanh, Round Cadamon)

In Chinese medicine, Bai Dou Kou regulates and descends Qi, strengthens the Stomach, dissolves dampness, and improves digestion.

As aroma therapy, this essential oil helps to resolve the effect of thoughts and emotions on digestion and metabolism.

The classic formula, San Ren Tang, consisting of Bai Dou Kou, Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae) and Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis) is used for damp heat exterior syndromes presenting with more dampness than heat, for example, “flulike” conditions with digestive and respiratory symptoms This combination can also be formulated as an essential oil blend.

For nausea, consider diffusing or diluting and applying Bai Dou Kou with Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae) or Huo Xiang (Herba Pogostemonis).

Accumulation of dampness in the middle burner causing discomfort and disrupting normal digestion may benefit from a blend of Bai Dou Kou, Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodis), Hou Po (Cortex Magnolia officinalis) and Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulate Viride).

Note: Middle

TCM Category: Aromatic Dampness Transforming

Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen and Stomach

MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Monoterpene ether oxide: 1-8 cineole. Monoterpene: pinene, terpinene. Monoterpene alcohol: terpineol. Sesquiterpenes: humulene, caryophyllene.