————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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
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
Providing you with knowledge on health and wellness Don’t forget to follow us to prevent losing us next time This herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong’s Materia Medica”. Originally named “Zhu” (术), it was later differentiated into Bai Zhu (白术, White … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) has a pungent and bitter taste. It is effective in dispelling dampness, strengthening the spleen, expelling wind, and alleviating cold. It is used to treat symptoms such as abdominal distension, indigestion, loss of appetite, fatigue, edema, and diarrhea caused by dampness obstructing the spleen and stomach. Doctors say:Cang Zhu is the dried … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Source of the Herb This herb is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant Atractylodes macrocephala or Atractylodes lancea, primarily produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. The highest quality is from the Maoshan area in Jiangsu, hence the name Maocangzhu. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of … Read more
Drying Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen – Cang Zhu Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is revered as the sacred herb for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, while Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) is known as the sacred herb for dispelling dampness and the king of spleen health.Firstly, the primary function of Cang Zhu is to dispel … Read more
Learn About a Chinese Herb Every Day: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) This herb is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Mao Cang Zhu (茅苍术) or Bei Cang Zhu (北苍术). It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi, with the highest quality coming from the Mao Mountain area in Jiangsu, hence the … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Cang Zhu is derived from the dried rhizomes of the Asteraceae family plants, either Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, sun-dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Classical Texts Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing states: “Used in decoction, long-term … Read more