Essentials of the Golden Chamber: Second Section on the Treatment of Spasmodic Damp Heat Disease

Essentials of the Golden Chamber: Second Section on the Treatment of Spasmodic Damp Heat Disease

[Original Text] When dampness is present in the lower body, sweating appears on the forehead, slight wheezing, and mild diarrhea (some say it is not beneficial); this indicates death. If diarrhea does not stop, it also leads to death. [Explanation] When cold dampness is present internally, the stomach is often deficient, and purging should not … Read more

Warming Yang Cupping: Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Autumn Dryness

Warming Yang Cupping: Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Autumn Dryness

Traditional Festivals THE LIMIT OF HEAT Warming Yang Cupping: Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Autumn Dryness Chushu (End of Heat) is an important node in the twenty-four solar terms, marking the transition from heat to coolness. The temperature begins to gradually decrease, and the temperature difference between day and night increases. The body’s Yang … Read more

Properties, Efficacy, Compatibility, and Clinical Applications of Atractylodes

Properties, Efficacy, Compatibility, and Clinical Applications of Atractylodes

This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant 茅苍术 Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or 北苍术 Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Properties Taste: pungent, bitter; Nature: warm. 1. “The Essence of Materia Medica” states: “The flavor is … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Atractylodes

The Efficacy and Functions of Atractylodes

The Efficacy of Atractylodes Atractylodes, a name in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refers to the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Alias: Chi Zhu, Qiang Tou Cai, Ma Ji Part Used: The dried rhizome of the plant. Properties: Pungent, bitter; warm in nature. Meridians Entered: It … Read more

Transforming Dampness: The Role of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Transforming Dampness: The Role of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu: The Duel of the Twin Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu: The Duel of the Twin Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes): “To Achieve Longevity, Regularly Consume Mountain Essence”

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes): "To Achieve Longevity, Regularly Consume Mountain Essence"

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

The Sacred Herb for Strengthening the Spleen: Cang Zhu

The Sacred Herb for Strengthening the Spleen: Cang Zhu

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

Daily Learning of a Chinese Herb: Atractylodes

Daily Learning of a Chinese Herb: Atractylodes

Atractylodes 【Source】 This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. 【Morphology】 1. Atractylodes lancea is a perennial herb. The rhizome runs horizontally with nodes. The stem … Read more

Clinical Applications of Cang Zhu: A Comprehensive Guide

Clinical Applications of Cang Zhu: A Comprehensive Guide

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