English name Largehead Atractylodes Rh
Latin name Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Pronunciation Bai Zhu (pronounced: bamboo, zhu second tone)
Source This product is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
Other names are mountain thistle, poplar thistle, mountain mustard, heavenly thistle, mountain ginger, Kiliga, mountain spirit, mountain lotus, winter atractylodes, white dashus Shayi root, wolfberry, wolfberry Yushu, Dongshu, Zheshu, Zhongshu
The nature and flavor are bitter, sweet and warm. Returns to the spleen and stomach meridians.
The main functions are to invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, dry dampness and diuresis, stop sweating, and prevent miscarriage. It is used for spleen deficiency, less food, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid retention, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movements.
Applications
1. Used for weak spleen and stomach, fullness after eating less, fatigue and fatigue, and diarrhea. To nourish the spleen and stomach, it can be used in combination with Codonopsis pilosula, licorice, etc.; to eliminate pimples and swelling, it can be used equally with Citrus aurantium; to strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and stop diarrhea, it can be used equally with tangerine peel and Poria cocos.
2. Used for retention of water and dampness, phlegm and edema. The cold-treating drink can be used with Poria cocos, cinnamon twigs, etc.; it is often used with Poria cocos peel and Big Belly peel to treat edema.
3. Used for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency. This product is used equally with Astragalus membranaceus and Flos Wheat. It has the effect of strengthening the surface and stopping perspiration, and can treat spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency.
In addition, this product can be used to prevent pregnancy and treat symptoms such as swollen feet during pregnancy and restless fetal gas. For those with internal heat, it can be used with Scutellaria baicalensis, etc.; for patients with backache, it can be used with Eucommia ulmoides and Sangjii.
Usage and dosage: 6~12g.