Introduction Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is known for its ability to alleviate various ailments, a concept originating from the Song Dynasty physician Xǔ Shūwēi. Xǔ Shūwēi, who had a penchant for drinking, damaged his spleen and stomach, leading to spleen deficiency and the inability to transform dampness. Atractylodes, being warm and bitter in nature, can awaken the … Read more
Atractylodes is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae family plant, Mao Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz.). It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Mao Cang Zhu plant Bei Cang Zhu plant 【Characteristics】Mao Cang Zhu is irregularly … Read more
【Properties】Taste: Spicy; Bitter; Nature: Warm 【Meridians】Enters the Spleen; Stomach; Liver meridians (Pure music, Gusu Lan family) Today, let us get to know the dampness-transforming herb “Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)”. In discussing this, it is unavoidable to mention Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) as well. Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu are like two brothers, belonging to the same … Read more
Expert Insights Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Traditional Chinese Medicine University Essential Knowledge You Should Know About Chinese Herbs Some formulas use Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), while others use Cang Zhu; the same formula may be prepared by different doctors using either Bai Zhu or Cang Zhu. In ancient times, Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu were not … Read more
Understanding Cāngzhú 【Herb Name】Cāngzhú (Atractylodes Rhizome) 【Properties】Acrid, Bitter, Warm. 【Meridians】Spleen, Stomach, Liver. 【Functions】Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind and cold, brightens the eyes. 【Indications】1. Dampness obstructing the middle jiao, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema; 2. Wind-damp bi syndrome, beriberi; 3. Wind-cold common cold; 4. Night blindness, blurred vision. The Story of Cāngzhú Scholar Xu, a … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is a plant from the Asteraceae family, recognized as a wild medicinal herb. It is typically harvested in the spring and autumn seasons. The underground rhizome is cleaned, sliced, and dried for medicinal use. In the family of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is known as Cang Zhu, a herb that … Read more
Today |Herb Discussion JIN RI BEN CAO SHUO Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Cang Zhu has a bitter taste, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It belongs to the Spleen (Pi) and Stomach (Wei) meridians. It is indicated for the treatment of wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, dead muscle, spasms, jaundice, stops sweating, clears heat, and aids digestion. … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is also known as Chi Zhu, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu, and Qiang Tou Cai. It is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Mao Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea). This is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of … Read more
01 Introduction to the Herb Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) refers to the rhizomes of the plants Atractylodes macrocephala, Atractylodes lancea, and Atractylodes chinensis. It has a pungent and bitter taste, and is warm in nature. It belongs to the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. Its functions include drying dampness, strengthening the Spleen, dispelling wind-dampness, and improving … Read more
Atractylodes is a commonly used herb in the field of gastroenterology for its ability to eliminate dampness. Due to its aromatic scent, it is believed to ward off epidemics and expel evil spirits, proving effective against viral colds, especially COVID-19, in northern regions. There are six species of Atractylodes in China: Nan Cang Zhu (Southern … Read more