White Cardamom Powder Bai Dou Kou Fine Ground Amomum Kravanh Fruit for Cooking and Herbal Blends 500g

White Cardamom Powder, known in TCM as Bai Dou Kou (白豆蔻), from the dried fruit of Amomum kravanh. This finely ground powder is made from whole cardamom fruits, a warm, aromatic spice long valued in traditional Chinese practice for its fragrant, slightly pungent character. In TCM theory it is associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Suitable for culinary seasoning, herbal formulas, and decoction blends prepared under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried white cardamom fruits
• Botanical source Amomum kravanh known in TCM as Bai Dou Kou
• Warm aromatic spice traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Versatile form suitable for cooking seasoning and herbal blends
• Bulk-friendly 500g pack suited to kitchens and formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically pale cream to light tan with a fine, free-flowing texture. It carries the characteristic warm, camphor-like, slightly citrusy aroma of cardamom, with a pungent, mildly spicy taste when tasted or added to prepared dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braised dishes marinades and spice rubs for aromatic depth
• Blend into curry powders and mixed spice seasonings
• Incorporate into herbal decoction formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Use in small amounts in baked goods or warm beverages for fragrance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Bai Dou Kou is considered warm and pungent and is traditionally associated with transforming dampness and moving qi in the middle burner. It has long been used in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as Huo Xiang and Chen Pi, and is a familiar component of aromatic spice blends for braising and stewing in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking.

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