Atractylodes(Alba)
| Pinyin: Bai Shu | Latin: Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma |
Description:Atractylodes is a perennial growing about 18 inches tall. It flowers from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September.
It is a self polinating plant. It prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade but requires moist soil.
Information:
Asteraceae
Spleen and Stomach
Bitter, Sweet and Pungent
Atractylodes has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat physical and mental fatigue, diarrhea, edema, dizziness and vomiting. It is used for its long lasting diuretic effect, and also has been used to lower blood sugar levels. In TCM, white atractylodes is used as a qi tonic, and to support the functions of the kidney, bladder and digestive system.*
Atractylodes has also been noted for its energy boosting ability.*
