Shu Wei Wan (舒胃丸) is a self-prepared medicinal formula from our hospital, clinically used for over twenty years, composed of traditional Chinese herbs such as Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Mu Xiang (Saussurea), Sha Ren (Amomum), and Mu Li (Oyster). It is a routine medication in the Spleen and Stomach department. + … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2901 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: “Damp-Heat” is the most common and difficult-to-treat pathogenic combination in TCM clinical practice. Since “Damp” is inherently a Yin pathogen and “Heat” is a Yang pathogen, when water meets fire, … Read more
Nationally Renowned Physician Tang Chengzu Fu Zheng Qu Xie Decoction 【Ingredients】Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 20g, Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) 20g, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) 12g, Guang Mu Xiang (Saussurea costus) 10g, Rou Dou Kou (Myristica fragrans) 10g, Zhi Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii) 10g, Guo Sui Bu (Dipsacus asperoides) 12g, Bi Ba (Piper longum) 10g, Bai … Read more
Properties and Channels Pungent, bitter, warm. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Functions and Indications Dries dampness, strengthens the Spleen, dispels wind and cold, and brightens the eyes. Used for damp obstruction in the middle Jiao, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, wind-cold common cold, night blindness, and blurred vision. For damp obstruction … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Previously, I introduced Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) — the primary herb for tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen. Today, I will introduce another herb that is often confused with Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea). Cang Zhu is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Cang Zhu … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStar/Top for easy access Cang Zhu 【Medicinal Source】 is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, Atractylodes. 【Properties】 Nature: warm, Taste: pungent, bitter. 【Meridians】 Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. 【Functions】 Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind, and alleviates cold, brightens … Read more
Unhealthy dietary habits, living environments, and behaviors can lead to the accumulation of dampness in the body. This is especially true during the hot summer months when people indulge in cold drinks, spend long hours in air conditioning, and take cold showers. Additionally, living in a humid environment, getting caught in the rain, prolonged sitting, … Read more
Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment principles for “Cang Zhu” based on ancient texts, the experiences of historical physicians, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) promotes sweating and is more effective than Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes); it supplements and eliminates dampness, but its … Read more
To get straight to the point, today I want to talk about Cang Zhu (Atractylodes). Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) When it comes to Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), many people might find it unfamiliar, but Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is well-known, right? It is important to note that Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) have similar … Read more
Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment references for “Cang Zhu” based on ancient texts, the experiences of medical practitioners throughout history, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) promotes sweating and is more effective than Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes); it supplements and eliminates dampness, … Read more