Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen – Cang Zhu Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is revered as the sacred herb for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, while Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) is known as the sacred herb for dispelling dampness and the king of spleen health.Firstly, the primary function of Cang Zhu is to dispel … Read more
Learn About a Chinese Herb Every Day: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) This herb is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Mao Cang Zhu (茅苍术) or Bei Cang Zhu (北苍术). It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi, with the highest quality coming from the Mao Mountain area in Jiangsu, hence the … Read more
Editor’s Note Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) were historically referred to collectively as “Zhu”. Over time, they have been distinguished as separate medicinal herbs. The only difference in their names is a single character, which in Chinese can imply color, leading some to mistakenly believe they are the same herb. In … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) (Thunb.) DC Habitat Cang Zhu refers to the medicinal material derived from the dried rhizomes of the Asteraceae family plants, specifically Mao Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) (Thunb.) DC. or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes chinensis) (DC.) Koidz. Cang Zhu is a commonly used medicinal material in clinical practice. It has a pungent … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Cang Zhu is derived from the dried rhizomes of the Asteraceae family plants, either Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Classical Texts Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing states: “Used in decoction, long-term … Read more
The original plant of Cang Zhu is the Asteraceae family, specifically Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz., which is used medicinally for its dried rhizome. It has the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind, and relieving cold, as well as improving vision. In our province, Atractylodes chinensis should be … Read more
CangzhuAtractylodesATRACTYLODIS RHIZOMA1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots removed. 【Properties】Cangzhu appears irregularly bead-like or nodule-shaped, slightly curved, occasionally branched, 3-10 cm long, and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique health resource in our country, a potentially vast economic resource, a technology resource with original advantages, an excellent cultural resource, and an important ecological resource. Since the time of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs, a wealth of clinical experience has been accumulated over thousands of years, making a … Read more
Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). or Bei Zhu (Atractylodes lancea). is the dried rhizome of the plant. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Bai Zhu typically grows in drier areas on hillsides and is distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hebei, and Shandong provinces. … Read more
Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine Learn a little every day for better health every day Introduction, Efficacy, and Dosage of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Traditional Chinese Medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation Over 5000 types of medicinal materials are introduced, sharing the efficacy and functions of one herb daily to help more people understand the … Read more