See also : [[Cardamom]]
==Special Precautions of Alpinia Oxyphylla==
* Contraindicated for those with spermatorrhea, frequent urination, vomiting, diarrhea, or vaginal discharge due to Heat.
*Contraindicated for those with Blood Dryness from Fire.
*Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency Fire.
*Do not use alone.
==The benefits of Alpinia Oxyphylla are==
Yi Zhi Ren, or Black Cardamom, is prescribed by Chinese herbalists to warm the inner cold. Yi Zhi Ren is a cardamom, and all cardamoms warm the Middle area. Yi Zhi Ren also warms the Kidneys and controls fluids coming from that area - which makes it good for urinary incontinence, or frequency and enuresis (bedwetting) from Cold-Deficient Spleen and Kidneys.