肉豆蔻
| Name (CN) | 肉豆蔻 (Ròu dòu kòu) |
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| Synonyms (CN) | 肉蔻、肉叩、肉豆叩、肉果、玉果、迦枸勒、煨肉蔻、顶头肉、煨玉果、豆蔻、扎地、麻失 |
| Name (EN) | Myristicae Semen, Myristica Fragrans, Nutmeg |
| Scientific name(s) | Myristica Fragrans Houtt., Myristica Fragrans, Semen Myristicae |
| Used section | Dried seed kernels |
| Taste | Spicy |
| Channel Tropism | Induce in the spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians. |
| Cold/Hot properties | Warm |
| Group | Plant [Condiments] |
| Origin | The dried seed kernels of Myristica fragrans Houtt. of the genus Myristica, family Myrtaceae. |
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| Function and treatment | Warming the middle of the body and promoting the flow of Qi, astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea. Used for deficiency cold in the spleen and stomach, prolonged diarrhea, distension and pain in the abdomen, vomiting with little food. |
| Origin and best harvesting period | It is widely cultivated in the tropics, but is not produced in China, but mainly in Malaysia, India, Brazil and other places. It starts to bear fruits about 7 years after cultivation, and the ripe fruits are harvested twice a year from April to June and from November to December. |