First, the fruit is different.

Yangchun sand: oval or oval, inconspicuous triangle, length 1.5 ~ 2 cm, diameter 1 ~ 1.5~2cm. The surface is brown, densely spiny, with perianth residue at the top and usually pedicels at the base. The peel is thin and soft. The seeds are grouped into a group with three blunt edges and a white diaphragm in the middle. The seed group is divided into 3 petals, each petal has 5 ~ 26 seeds.

The capsule of Amomum villosum is oval, with a length of 1.5-2 cm and a width of 1.2-2 cm. Purple when ripe, brown when dry, and soft thorns on the surface. The seeds are polygonal, fragrant and bitter. Flowering: May-June; Result period: August-September.

Second, the value is different.

Amomum villosum is a traditional Chinese medicine, which has the functions of promoting qi circulation, invigorating spleen and eliminating dampness. Treat epigastric pain, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, blood stasis, poor pregnancy, fetal movement and other symptoms. Fruit shell is called spring sand shell, and its medicinal function is the same as Amomum villosum.

Flowers and pedicels are called spring sand flowers, which can broaden the chest and regulate qi, and treat asthma and cough. The seeds contain volatile oil, and the oil contains α -borneol and so on. In addition, it also contains about 0.69% saponins. The chemical composition of Amomum villosum leaf oil is basically similar to that of seed oil, and it can replace fruit for medicine.

Amomum villosum usually wraps dried fruits with cloth, then breaks them with a hammer or something, and then can be used as seasoning. If it is used for soup, it is generally not necessary to break it and put it into the pot. Or you can peel and fry this dried fruit.

Therapeutic effect of Amomum villosum: Xin Wen. Enter spleen, stomach and kidney meridians. Fragrant, autumn.

Third, the chemical composition is different.

Amomum villosum seeds contain colorless volatile oil, and the oil contains bornyl acetate, camphor, camphene, limonene, β-pinene, bitter orange oleyl alcohol and so on. It also contains flavonoids.

Amomum villosum seeds contain volatile oil, which contains bornyl acetate, camphor, camphene, limonene, β-pinene, nerolidol, α-pinene, camphene, eucalyptol, linalool, α-piperene, guaiacol and so on. It also contains flavonoids.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Yangchunsha

Baidu encyclopedia-Amomum villosum