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| Chinese Name |
Baizhu |
| Latin |
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae |
| English Name |
Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome |
| Key Characteristics |
Herb that tonifies qi |
| Source |
Dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. |
| Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered |
Bitter, sweet, warm; Spleen, Stomach |
| Actions |
To invigorate the function of the spleen and replenish qi, eliminate dampness by diuresis, arrest profuse sweating, and prevent miscarriage
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| Indications |
Deficiency in the spleen with loss of appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, dizziness and palpitation due to retention of phlegm and morbid fluids, edema, spontaneous sweating, threatened miscarriage, in addition, used for cirrhosis, ascites, aural vertigo, acute enteritis, leucopenia and constipation
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| Special Usage |
Dry-fried ones can strengthen the effect of invigorating the function of the spleen and replenishing qi to stop diarrhea |
| Precaution |
It is not suggested to prescribe to those with internal heat from yin deficiency or thist from exhausted fluids.
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| Chemical Composition |
It contains volatile oil, fructose, inulin, amino acids.
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