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Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rz
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Pin Yin: bai zhu
Botanical family: Compositae
Botanical name: 1, Atractylodis macrocephala Koidz.; 2, A. ovata A.P. DeCandolle
Primary action: Supplement Qi
Temperature: warm
Taste: bitter, sweet
Entering Channel: Sp, St
Actions:
Supplements Spleen and benefits Qi.
Dries dampness of Middle Burner, especially when due to Spleen Qi failing
to transform food; also for edema and decreased urination associated with
Spleen Qi Vacuity with Dampness accumulation.
Stops sweating associated with Vacuity of Qi.
(See
Spleen Qi Vacuity
;
Spleen Damp
.)
Dosage:
1.5-3 qian.
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