凹唇姜 / 甲哇黄姜 / 锁匙姜 — Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. (syn. Gastrochilus panduratus)

Pinyin: Āochúnjiāng / Suǒshíjiāng · Malay: Temu Kunci / Kunci · Family: Zingiberaceae (姜科)

Energetics

Warm (温)

Flavor

Pungent, slightly bitter, aromatic (辛、微苦、芳香)

Meridians

Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Lung (肺)

Traditional Edict

Transforms dampness, awakens Spleen, eliminates food stagnation, stops colic, and expels pestilence. Foundational Nanyang culinary-medicinal fingerroot for digestive vigor and postnatal restoration.

Cautions & Contraindications

High culinary safety. Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency with severe internal dry-heat and bleeding ulcers.

Clinical Applications

Broad-spectrum viral inhibition (proven SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro and Dengue NS2B/NS3 protease inhibition), peptic ulcers, oral candidiasis, and metabolic obesity.

Quality Markers

Panduratin A & Cardamonin >= 1.00% via HPLC (MHM standard)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Panduratin A is a potent natural inhibitor of viral proteases (SARS-CoV-2 Mpro and Dengue virus NS2B/NS3 protease with nanomolar affinity). 2. Panduratin A activates AMPK, stimulating muscle glucose uptake and hepatic fatty acid oxidation. 3. Cardamonin downregulates NF-kB and COX-2.

Preparation & Dosage

Sliced dried clustered finger roots decocted 15-20 minutes: 5-15 g daily. Fresh roots in culinary broths (Sayur Bening): 20-30 g. Standardized Panduratin A extract: 250-500 mg.

Appended Prescriptions

1. Nanyang Anti-Viral Respiratory Tisane with Andrographis paniculata (Hempedu Bumi) and Curcuma longa. 2. Postpartum Uterine & Gastro-Recovery Broth with Piper sarmentosum (Kaduk).

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