Atractylodes is primarily used for conditions of Qi deficiency and excessive dampness or phlegm, and can treat symptoms such as decreased appetite and loose stools. Atractylodes is a medicinal herb that has the properties of promoting Qi, relieving pain, strengthening the spleen, and eliminating dampness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers its nature to be slightly … Read more
The medicinal herb Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) refers to the dried rhizome of the plants Atractylodes lancea or Atractylodes macrocephala, both belonging to the Asteraceae family. Atractylodes macrocephala, also known as Qiang Tou Cai or Hua Cang Zhu, contains volatile oils, with the main active components being Cang Zhu Su (Atractylon), Mao Zhu Chun (Atractylodes alcohol), … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) When it comes to Cang Zhu, many may find it unfamiliar, but Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is well-known! In ancient times, the foundational text of Chinese herbal medicine, the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, did not differentiate between Bai Zhu and Cang Zhu, referring to “Zhu” as a superior medicine. It was … Read more
Cang Zhu Cānɡ Zhù Alias Chi Zhu, Qiang Tou Cai, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu, Shan Jing Functions Dries dampness and strengthens the spleen, dispels wind and scatters cold, brightens the eyes. Used for abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema, beriberi, rheumatic pain, wind-cold common cold, and night blindness. First Recorded In Shen Nong Ben Cao … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Related Names Cang Zhu, Xian Zhu, Mao Zhu, Chi Zhu, Mao Cang Zhu, Guan … Read more
Introduction to Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)01 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) refers to the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plants, Atractylodes macrocephala or Atractylodes lancea. Atractylodes macrocephala is irregularly bead-shaped or nodule-shaped, slightly curved, occasionally branched, measuring 3-10 cm in length and 1-2 cm in diameter. The surface is gray-brown, with wrinkles, transverse grooves, and residual fibrous … Read more
1. Aliases Shan Jing, Chi Zhu, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. 2. Plant Morphology The rhizome is horizontal or obliquely ascending, with adventitious roots. The stem is erect, reaching up to 100 cm, solitary or clustered in small numbers, with the basal leaves falling during flowering; the middle and lower stem leaves are nearly … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Alias: Chi Zhu, Qiang Tou Cai, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. Source: The rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Nan Cang Zhu or Bei Cang Zhu. It can be harvested in spring or autumn, with autumn being preferable. After harvesting the rhizome, remove the residual stems, fibrous roots, and soil, then … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Cang Zhu, originally named Zhu, is first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a superior herb. In Zhang Zhongjing’s “Shanghan Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is used, while Tao Hongjing in the “Mingyi Bielu” (Record of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb GardenCang Zhu (Atractylodes) This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). The former is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Hubei, and Henan provinces, with the highest quality coming from the Maoshan area in Jiangsu, hence the name “Ma Cang … Read more