White Atractylodes
Botanical Name: Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Pinyin: Bai Zhu
Functions and Uses: Invigorates qi, yang and strengthens the spleen, strengthens digestion, eliminates dampness, treats poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal distention, improves sex drive
Summary: White Atractylodes is a very commonly used herb in Chinese herbalism to build "Qi" (energy), strengthen digestion, eliminate dampness, and boost the immune system. When combined with blood tonics and other "Qi" tonics it can help fortify and circulate the blood. It benefits the spleen greatly and builds the defensive "Qi" (Wei Qi) of the body, thus helping stop spontaneous sweating. Atractylodes provides energy and fights fatigue. It benefits the digestive process in a number of ways. It treats reduced appetite, indigestion, distention in the abdomen, loose stools, diarrhea, nausea, and belching. Digestion becomes more thorough and the actual assimilation and usage of the foods energy and nutrients is enhanced. Atractylodes will also improve or modulate fluid utlilization and circulation throughout the body, relieving edema or helping those who like to drink plenty of water, but feel it isn't utilized well. It's a great herb for athletes wanting to increase energy, build muscle, and improve endurance. Women also benefit from this herb. Pregnant women stay strong, energetic, and soothe the fetus with its consumption. White Atractylodes can be used to increase sexual drive and improve its functions. In can help people who don't lack drive but lack power, especially men. Sometimes men or women can have sluggish functioning due to a lack of energy flow or damp imediment in the abdominal and pelvic region. By relieving dampness and tonifying energy flow in these regions, men can acheive more powerful erections, and a womens response is enhanced.
A study in Korea found that purified proteins from Atraclylodes markedly stimulated lymphocyte proliferation, antibody production, and cytokine secretion in mouse splenocytes (white blood cells found in spleen tissue), showing some scientific evidence for its historical use as a digestive, spleen tonic that can strengthen the immune system. In chinese medicine it is important to have a strong spleen fucntion because it is responsible for the transformation of food and water into blood and energy for the body. A weak spleen is associated with a lack of energy, low immunity, weak blood, and sluggish digestion.
Atractylodes has been found to be beneficial to cancer patients with cachexia, a common wasting syndrome by improving apetite. A study in Taiwan found that Atractylodes induced cell death of human leukemia cells, possibly making it an anti-cancer agent.
Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Pinyin: Bai Zhu
Functions and Uses: Invigorates qi, yang and strengthens the spleen, strengthens digestion, eliminates dampness, treats poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal distention, improves sex drive
Summary: White Atractylodes is a very commonly used herb in Chinese herbalism to build "Qi" (energy), strengthen digestion, eliminate dampness, and boost the immune system. When combined with blood tonics and other "Qi" tonics it can help fortify and circulate the blood. It benefits the spleen greatly and builds the defensive "Qi" (Wei Qi) of the body, thus helping stop spontaneous sweating. Atractylodes provides energy and fights fatigue. It benefits the digestive process in a number of ways. It treats reduced appetite, indigestion, distention in the abdomen, loose stools, diarrhea, nausea, and belching. Digestion becomes more thorough and the actual assimilation and usage of the foods energy and nutrients is enhanced. Atractylodes will also improve or modulate fluid utlilization and circulation throughout the body, relieving edema or helping those who like to drink plenty of water, but feel it isn't utilized well. It's a great herb for athletes wanting to increase energy, build muscle, and improve endurance. Women also benefit from this herb. Pregnant women stay strong, energetic, and soothe the fetus with its consumption. White Atractylodes can be used to increase sexual drive and improve its functions. In can help people who don't lack drive but lack power, especially men. Sometimes men or women can have sluggish functioning due to a lack of energy flow or damp imediment in the abdominal and pelvic region. By relieving dampness and tonifying energy flow in these regions, men can acheive more powerful erections, and a womens response is enhanced.
A study in Korea found that purified proteins from Atraclylodes markedly stimulated lymphocyte proliferation, antibody production, and cytokine secretion in mouse splenocytes (white blood cells found in spleen tissue), showing some scientific evidence for its historical use as a digestive, spleen tonic that can strengthen the immune system. In chinese medicine it is important to have a strong spleen fucntion because it is responsible for the transformation of food and water into blood and energy for the body. A weak spleen is associated with a lack of energy, low immunity, weak blood, and sluggish digestion.
Atractylodes has been found to be beneficial to cancer patients with cachexia, a common wasting syndrome by improving apetite. A study in Taiwan found that Atractylodes induced cell death of human leukemia cells, possibly making it an anti-cancer agent.