Bai Zhu (Atractylodes (White) Rhizome)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Fri, 2008-07-11 08:34.
Chinese Name: 
Bai Zhu
English Name: 
Atractylodes (White) Rhizome
Functions and Usage: 
  • Tonifies the spleen, augments qi, dries dampness - diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, edema.
  • Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating - spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency.
  • Calms the fetus - arising from spleen deficiency.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 4.5-9g
  • Use raw for dampness, dry-fry for tonification
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

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