From the picture you posted, it looks like it should be the Chinese herb cardamom. Although the shape is slightly different from the Taoist herbs, it is still relatively easy to identify. I'm not sure if there is any cardamom in Tibet, but cardamom is generally produced in Yunnan and Guangxi, and is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of pungent warmth, dispersal of cold, and aroma and dampness.

The cardamom is not only a common Chinese medicine, but also a very delicious ingredients, we will often eat it in life, the use of the cardamom is very high wide, efficacy of the role of the special a lot of people, there is a line of gas temperature, appetizer digestion, etc., you can treat a lot of intestinal diseases, but the Yin deficiency of internal heat, gastric fire, it is not suitable for people to eat. For cardamom we are still familiar with, because it is not only a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, but also a delicious food. Consumption of cardamom is very good for our health, it can play a good role in appetizing and digestion. Chinese medicine believes that it has the effect of transforming dampness, moving qi, warming, etc. If the spleen is weak and damp, no appetite, you can often eat cardamom this kind of Chinese medicine. Below is a detailed look at what the effects of cardamom are.

We commonly used nutmeg is generally broken, the picture this is mature and dry complete seed, the seed ridge for a longitudinal groove, can be dissected along the seed ridge into two petals. And transversely there is a yellowish-white septum in the middle, the seed mass is divided into 3 petals, it forms a kind of spherical seed mass.

Pungent in flavor, warm in nature. Attributes to the spleen and stomach meridians.

Disperses cold and transforms dampness very strongly, so it is mainly symptomatic of cold and dampness. It is generally used to treat coldness in the spleen and stomach, distention and fullness in the epigastric region, belching and vomiting.

In addition to being used as a traditional Chinese medicine, nutmeg is actually a kind of aromatic seasoning, which can remove the stinky flavor and enhance the aroma of the dishes.

When using nutmeg on your own, be sure to pay attention to the dosage and never consume too much.

Generally, a good nutmeg has three attributes: dry, round and firm. Friends can refer to this when purchasing on their own.

Dr., Associate Chief Pharmacist, Senior Nutritionist, has 10 years of experience in medication guidance, nutritional counseling and health management. Dr. No Medicine advocates healthy living, no sickness, no medicine!