Chinese / Pin Yin

白朮 Bai Zhu

Common English Name

Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome, White Atractylodes Rhizome, Ovate Atractylodes

Pharmaceutical Name

Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma

Standard Species

Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.

Family

Compositae (Asteraceae)

Part

Rhizome

Specification

x

Indications

Spleen deficiency and reduced food intake, abdominal distension and diarrhea, dizziness and palpitation caused by phlegm-fluid retention, edema, spontaneous sweating, threatened abortion.

Actions

To fortify the spleen and replenish qi, dry dampness and induce diuresis, cheek sweating, prevent miscarriage.