Amomum villosum; Chinese cardamom; medicinal plant/seed
Meanings
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Amomum villosum, a perennial herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Refers specifically to the plant itself. The fruit and seeds are harvested for medicinal use. In some dialects or contexts, the word can take an -r suffix (砂仁儿).
Amomum villosum is an important medicinal material, mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
This type of Amomum villosum grows in cool, humid mountain forests.
noun
the dried fruit or seeds of Amomum villosum, used as a spice and medicine
In this sense, it often refers to the commodity or ingredient used in decoctions or cooking. Can be used with measure words like 味 (for medicinal ingredients) or 粒/颗 (for individual seeds). The -r suffix (砂仁儿) is more commonly heard in some northern dialects when referring to the seeds.
The doctor added Amomum villosum seeds to this prescription to regulate my spleen and stomach.
Amomum villosum seeds have the effects of resolving dampness, stimulating appetite, warming the spleen, and stopping diarrhea.
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When making braised dishes, adding a little Amomum villosum makes the flavor more aromatic.