苍术 / Cang Zhu
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Attribute | Details |
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Chinese | 苍术 |
Pinyin | cāng zhú |
Common name | Atractylodes rhizome (Cang Zhu) |
Latin name | Atractylodis Rhizoma |
Family | Asteraceae |
Species | Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. |
Part used | Rhizome (dried) |
Original text reference | Shén Nóng Běn Cǎo Jīng (神农本草经) |
Flavors | Acrid (辛 Xīn), Bitter (苦 Kǔ) |
Nature | Warm (温 Wēn) |
Meridians entered | Spleen (脾 Pí), Stomach (胃 Wèi) |
Dosage | 6–12 g (decocted) |
Weight | 500 g / 包 |
Precautions | – Avoid in cases of Yin-deficiency with heat signs– Use cautiously in patterns of blood dryness or during pregnancy |
Actions & Indications | – Dries Dampness & Strengthens Spleen: distension, poor appetite, diarrhea– Releases Exterior & Induces Sweating: wind-cold invasion without sweat– Expels Wind-Damp: bi syndrome, joint pain– Improves Vision & Dries Damp: blurred vision due to damp-heat |
Weight | 500 g / 包 |
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