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White Atractylodes 白术

Bái Zhú · Atractylodes macrocephala (Rhizoma)

Tonify Qi 补气
Nature
Warm 温
Flavour
Bitter, sweet 苦、甘
Channels
Spleen, Stomach 脾·胃
Part used
Dried rhizome
Species
Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
Origin
Zhejiang, Hunan, Hubei

Traditional actions

Tonifies the Spleen and augments qi, dries dampness and promotes water metabolism, stabilises the exterior, calms a restless fetus (classical).

Traditionally used for

Poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, phlegm-damp, spontaneous sweating.

How it is prepared

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