肉豆蔻
Nutmeg
肉豆蔻ròu dòu kòu · Myristica fragrans (seed)
Category
astringe the Intestines, bind
Nature
warm
Taste
pungent
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Dosage
3–9 g
Functions
warms the middle and moves the Qi binds the Intestines and stops chronic diarrhea
Indications
Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency: chronic or daybreak diarrhea cold epigastric or abdominal pain and distension with poor appetite
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated in Damp-Heat diarrhea or dysentery; use the dry-fried (roasted) form to bind
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.