Cardamon / Alpina Oxyphylia (yi zhi ren)  益智仁

Nature: Warm; pungent; attributive to spleen and kidneys.

Characteristics: Seeds of an aromatic herb, a superior herb commonly used in cooking. The medicinal seeds are contained in a small fruit that is irregular in shape and grayish brown in color.

Therapeutic effects: Tonify kidney-yang for urinary incontinence, impotence and premature ejaculation; nourishes bone and sinew; warms kidney and spleen; control vomiting due to internal cold; ease abdominal pain; control excess urination and loose bowels.