Atractylodes Rhizome, Rhizome of Swordlike Atractylodes
Rhizoma Atractylodis, Atractylodis Rhizoma
Cang Zhu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove damp and invigorate the function of the spleen, to disple wind-cold, and to improve eyesight.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen-stomach damp turbidity, fatigue hypodynamia, glomus in chest, abdominal distention, inappetence, vomiting and diarrhea, phlegm-rheum, damp edema, exterior damp, heavy head and generalized pain, damp impediment, aching pain in limbs, crippling wilt, night blindness.