Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., J. Bot. Néerl. i. (1861) 93.
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| Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., Photo by Nguyen Ngoc Tu |
The native range of this species is S. China to Vietnam. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.
Chemical composition:
Essential oil (0.7%), saponin (1.7%).
Uses:
Treats diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence, nocturia, cloudy urine, and spermatorrhea in the elderly.
How to use:
Take 6-12g a day, in decoction form, often used in combination with other medicines.
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