The role and efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala is a very commonly used medicinal material in the history of traditional Chinese medicine in my country. It is a plant of the Asteraceae family, originally produced in the area south of the Yangtze River in my country, but later it was introduced to some provinces on the north bank of the Yellow River and parts of Shaanxi. However, Atractylodes macrocephala cannot be planted continuously on the same piece of land. It usually needs to be planted every five to ten years before it can grow. With its gradual promotion, the effects and functions of Atractylodes macrocephala have become well known to people. It is also recorded in the ancient Chinese book "Er Ya".

Atractylodes is a perennial herb that prefers cool weather by nature, so it would not work if planted in Africa. The part we usually use as medicine is the rhizome. It has many medicinal values. The effects and functions of Atractylodes macrocephala have a very good regulating function on the spleen of the human body.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and replenishes Qi, dries dampness and promotes diuresis, stops sweating, and stabilizes the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement disorder. It can dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, treat spleen deficiency, poor appetite, indigestion, chronic diarrhea, edema, stop sweating, and stabilize the fetus. Introduction to this article: Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing Qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating, and calming the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement disorder.

Atractylodes has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating and calming the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and fluid, dizziness and palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal movement disorder. "Medical Origin" records: "It removes dampness and replenishes dryness, harmonizes the middle and replenishes qi, warms the middle, removes dampness from the spleen and stomach, removes stomach heat, strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes appetite, quenches thirst, and stabilizes pregnancy."

Used for weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, bloating, fatigue, and diarrhea. It can be used with Codonopsis pilosula, licorice, etc. to nourish the spleen and stomach; it can be used with Citrus aurantium to eliminate abdominal distension and bloating; it can be used with Tangerine peel, Poria cocos, etc. to strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and stop diarrhea.

Used for water retention, phlegm and edema. For treating cold drinks, it can be used together with Poria cocos, cinnamon twigs, etc.; for treating edema, it is often used together with Poria cocos peel, Cibotium bark, etc.

Used for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of exterior. This product is used in the same way as other medicines, and has the function of strengthening the exterior and stopping sweating, and can treat spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency.

If a pregnant woman has fetal movement disorder in the early stages of pregnancy, the effects and efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala will be very significant for her. If there is internal heat, it can be used together with Scutellaria baicalensis. If there is low back pain, it can be prepared together with Viscum album and Eucommia ulmoides. If you have night sweats due to a weak constitution, you can take it together with Astragalus and Floating Wheat, which will have a certain therapeutic effect.