The Story of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cang Zhu Family: Compositaeceae Scientific Name:Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. Common Names:Mao Cang Zhu, Bei Cang Zhu, Ming Ye Cai Morphological Characteristics:Perennial herb. The rhizome is thick and long or often nodular, producing many roots of similar thickness and length. The stem is erect, solitary or clustered. The leaves are thick and leathery; the basal leaves … Read more