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The Efficacy and Functions of Cang Zhu: Drying Dampness, Strengthening the Spleen, Dispelling Wind and Cold, and Improving Vision

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The Efficacy and Functions of Cang Zhu: Drying Dampness, Strengthening the Spleen, Dispelling Wind and Cold, and Improving Vision

Cang Zhu Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae family plant. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. The best quality is produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi, particularly from the Maoshan area in … Read more

The Efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Treating Various Conditions

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The Efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Treating Various Conditions

Introduction The efficacy of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in treating various conditions originates from the Song Dynasty physician Xu Shuwei. Xu was fond of drinking, which harmed his spleen and stomach. A deficiency in the spleen leads to an inability to transform dampness, while Cang Zhu, being warm and bitter, can awaken the spleen and transform … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) with 24 Treatment Principles

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Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) with 24 Treatment Principles

TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical TCM LearningIntroduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment principles for Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) 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 … Read more

Main Effects, Compatibility Contraindications, and Clinical Applications of Atractylodes

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Main Effects, Compatibility Contraindications, and Clinical Applications of Atractylodes

Atractylodes, also known as Chizhu (赤术), Majizhi (马蓟), Qingzhu (青术), and Xianzhu (仙术), is a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It has a bitter and pungent flavor and is warm in nature. It belongs to the Spleen (脾) and Stomach (胃) meridians. Its main components include atractylon, atractylone, and a variety of vitamins. The pharmacological … Read more

The Efficacy of Atractylodes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Efficacy of Atractylodes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

To prevent not finding it next time Atractylodes is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). Originally named “Zhu” (术), it was later differentiated into Bai Zhu (白术, White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (苍术, Atractylodes lancea) by Tao Hongjing … Read more

The Efficacy and Cultivation Techniques of Atractylodes

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The Efficacy and Cultivation Techniques of Atractylodes

Click Follow Yaoshou Agriculture Follow Us The Efficacy and Cultivation Techniques of Atractylodes Atractylodes (Cāngzhú) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Its rhizome is used in medicine for its effects of drying dampness, transforming turbidity, and alleviating pain. It has many medicinal names, such as Han Cāngzhú and Máo Cāngzhú, but these … Read more

Cang Zhu: Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

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Cang Zhu: Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

Herb Name Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Family Asteraceae Category Transform Dampness Source of Variety This herb is derived from the rhizome of the perennial herb Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.) or Bei Cang Zhu (A. chinensis (DC.) Koidz). The former is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Hubei, and Henan provinces, with the highest quality coming from … Read more

Daily Herb 182: Atractylodes – The Sacred Herb for Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

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Daily Herb 182: Atractylodes - The Sacred Herb for Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

#01 Botanical Origin of Atractylodes The medicinal Atractylodes is derived from the Asteraceae family, specifically from the species Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Morphologically, Atractylodes is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Atractylodes genus, which has a complex classification due to transitional and unstable variations in leaf morphology. The Atractylodes … Read more

The Damp-Resolving Herb: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

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The Damp-Resolving Herb: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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

Understanding Atractylodes: A Comprehensive Guide to This Traditional Chinese Herb

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Understanding Atractylodes: A Comprehensive Guide to This Traditional Chinese Herb

Source: Zhangjiagang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital In daily life, we often encounter many traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Can you recognize them all? Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has specially created the “Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine” series to help everyone understand the Chinese herbs in daily life. Stay tuned!▼▼▼ Source This product is the … Read more