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Introduction: Today we will learn about Mr. Yu Xiaofeng’s experience in using Cang Zhu. Mr. Yu Xiaofeng (1900-1987) came from a family of physicians for four generations. His ancestors were both teachers and doctors, excelling in internal medicine and also knowledgeable in pediatrics, gaining considerable fame in Yongtai County, Fujian Province. In clinical practice, Mr. … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is the rhizome of the plants Nan Cang Zhu (Southern Atractylodes) and Bei Cang Zhu (Northern Atractylodes), first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), classified as a superior herb, noted for its ability to “be made into decoctions. Long-term use can lighten the body, … Read more
Click 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】to set as Star/Top for easy access According to the “Bencao Zheng” (Compendium of Materia Medica), Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is described as: “Its nature is warm and dispersing, thus it can induce sweating, regulate the stomach, and promote appetite… However, only the Maoshan variety is small and … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang In the classic texts, the term “Zhu” refers to both Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), but in this context, it leans more towards Bai Zhu. According to ancient analogies, Bai Zhu has a predominantly … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Editor’s Note Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) were historically referred to collectively as “Zhu”. Over time, they have been differentiated in medicinal use. The only difference in their names is one character, and both Bai and Cang … Read more
At the beginning of the year, the cultivation of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) had successfully expanded on a large scale. However, due to the high market prices and a general lack of optimism, the sudden outbreak of the pandemic disrupted the market dynamics. What was expected to be a downward trend in prices experienced a significant … Read more
China Medicinal Materials Market Network Public Account ID: zgycsc-com Follow Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) is harvested twice a year, starting in April during the spring, although the period is relatively short, with the main harvest occurring in September during the autumn. Its primary source is from wild resources. The origins of Atractylodes vary by region, generally … Read more
Medicine Food Same Source Fu Ling (Poria), also known as Yu Ling or Song Shu, is an excellent ingredient used in both medicine and food. Its effects are extensive, suitable for consumption in all four seasons, hence it is praised as the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons.” Regardless of the ingredients or herbs it is … Read more
Spring brings forth all things, making it the golden period for liver nourishment. As spring returns to the earth, yang energy rises. The classic TCM text, “Huangdi Neijing,” states: “In the three months of spring, this is called the time of emergence; heaven and earth are born together, and all things flourish.” Spring corresponds to … Read more
Source [Origin] The “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage) was authored by the medical sage Zhang Zhongjing during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Yu Jiayan described this book as: “the ancestor of all formulas and the foundation of numerous prescriptions.” This book summarizes the medical achievements and rich practical experiences of predecessors, integrating the … Read more