Cardamom

Chinese Medicine Indications:

Transforms dampness, stops vomiting.  Used when dampness distresses the spleen or stomach with discomfort in epigastrium, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea

Promotes the movement of Qi, strengthens the stomach.  – For spleen or stomach stagnant Qi patterns that manifest in loss of appetite or epigastric or abdominal distention, pain and diarrhea

Calms the fetus – for morning sickness or restless fetus

Prevents tonics from causing stagnation.