Condition
Treatment Support
digestive tonic
Application
tea
Atractylodes
(Atractylodes lancea)
Also know as Bai zhu
Botanical Information
An erect perennial in the celery family with umbrella-like flowering parts, growing up to 4 to 5 feet tall.
Working with Atractylodes
Part(s) Used
Rhizome
Herb Forms
Bulk herb, tincture; capsules and tablets.
Atractylodes is slightly aromatic, relieves painful digestion, and is stimulating and diuretic. It improves digestion and counteracts fatigue and loss of appetite. The dried rhizome is used to tonify the spleen and to treat diarrhea and stomach problems. A Chinese study revealed that atractylodes may be used preventatively for stress-induced gastric ulcers. It has also been used to treat the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
Atractylodes has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Avoid atractylodes in cases of weakness with excess sweating.
Conditions treated with Atractylodes
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Treatment Support
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