Rhizome of Largehead Atractylodes, Largehead Atractylodes Rruzome
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma
Bai Zhu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To invigorate the function of the spleen and replenish qi, to eliminate damp by causing diuresis, to arrest excesssive perspiration, and to prevent miscarriage.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen qi vacuity, fatigue hypodynamia, reduced food intake with abdominal distention, sloppy stool, water-rheum collecting internally, inhibited urination, edema, phlegm-rheum dizziness, damp impediment, qi vacuity, spontaneous sweating, stirring fetus in pregnancy.