Amomum Fruit Whole (Amomum Villosum)

Amomum Fruit Whole (Amomum villosum), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Sha Ren (砂仁), is a small, aromatic fruit prized for its ability to promote digestion, warm the middle burner, and calm the fetus. These whole fruits are collected from a tropical ginger-like plant and retain their characteristic ridged exterior and fragrant interior seeds.

Sha Ren is especially valued in TCM for its role in transforming dampness, moving qi, and relieving stagnation in the stomach and spleen. It is commonly used to address symptoms such as bloating, fullness, poor appetite, nausea, and loose stools, particularly in cases of damp obstruction or digestive weakness. Its warming and aromatic nature helps to awaken the digestive system and move stagnant energy, making it a staple in formulas that treat middle burner cold or food stagnation.

Additionally, Amomum fruit is often used during pregnancy in traditional practice to calm restlessness in the fetus, ease morning sickness, or support healthy digestion during gestation when prescribed appropriately.

When crushed or decocted, Amomum Fruit Whole releases a warm, spicy fragrance and a slightly sweet, peppery flavor, often paired with herbs like Bai Dou Kou, Chen Pi, or Fu Ling in digestive-supporting formulas.

Each batch of Amomum Fruit Whole (Amomum villosum) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its essential oils, pungency, and herbal potency. Whether used in traditional decoctions, warming teas, or digestive blends, Sha Ren offers a gentle yet effective approach to restoring digestive harmony and supporting qi movement throughout the abdomen.