White Cardamom Bai Dou Kou 500g Dried Amomum Kravanh Fruit for Herbal Cooking and Tea
$12.17
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Description
White Cardamom, known in TCM as Bai Dou Kou (白豆蔻), is the dried ripe fruit of Amomum kravanh, a classic aromatic herb from Guangxi. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and stomach channels. These whole dried seed pods are commonly added to soups, stews, and herbal teas. This product is sold as a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Bai Dou Kou (白豆蔻) fruit pods in natural unprocessed form
- Botanical source Amomum kravanh, sourced from Guangxi, China
- A pungent, warm aromatic herb traditionally used in TCM for dampness and digestive patterns
- 500g resealable bag, convenient for kitchens and herbal pantries
- Versatile for soups, braises, congee, and mild herbal teas



Quality & Sensory
Typically round to oval pods with a pale yellowish-white to light tan surface and fine longitudinal ridges. The pods have a distinct cool, camphor-like aromatic scent, and the seeds inside release a warm, spicy, slightly bitter taste when decocted or chewed.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole fruit pods |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 白豆蔻 |
| Pinyin | Bai Dou Kou |
| Botanical Name | Amomum kravanh |
| Plant Part | Ripe fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Add whole pods to soups, stews, and braised dishes for aroma
- Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
- Steep lightly crushed pods in hot water as a mild aromatic tea
- Use in congee or rice dishes for traditional flavoring
- Include in spice blends for meat and poultry cooking



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Bai Dou Kou is traditionally used to transform dampness, promote qi movement, and warm the middle burner, and it often appears in formulas with herbs such as Amomum tsaoko, dried tangerine peel, and atractylodes rhizome. In everyday cooking it is a familiar aromatic in Cantonese soups, braised meats, and spice packets, and it is especially popular in humid seasons and hearty winter dishes.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried white cardamom fruit pods, known in TCM as Bai Dou Kou (白豆蔻), from Amomum kravanh and sourced from Guangxi.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with resolving dampness and supporting stomach and spleen function. It is not a substitute for medicine.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Whole pods are typically added to soups, stews, and braises, or lightly crushed and steeped in hot water as an aromatic tea.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 6 cm |
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