White Atractylodis Tuber (Bai Shu Pian)

Alias: White Atractylodis Tuber, Bai Shu, Atractylodes Rhizome, Shan Bai Shu

Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

Bai Shu (White Atractylodis Tuber) is well-known for its ability to tonify the spleen and qi, dry dampness, promote urination, and stop excessive sweating. It is commonly used to treat symptoms associated with spleen deficiency, such as poor appetite, bloating, loose stools, fatigue, and general weakness. Bai Shu helps strengthen the spleen, enhance digestive function, and improve energy levels by restoring the spleen's ability to process and transport food and fluids.

Additionally, Bai Shu has a drying and dampness-eliminating effect, commonly used for treating conditions caused by damp accumulation, such as edema, scanty urination, and phlegm. It helps clear excess dampness from the body, promotes fluid metabolism, and relieves discomfort caused by dampness.

Bai Shu also has significant effects in stopping sweating, especially in cases of spontaneous sweating and night sweats due to spleen deficiency. By regulating the body's fluid metabolism, it can reduce abnormal sweating.

Modern studies show that Bai Shu contains several bioactive compounds, including essential oils, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating properties. It not only enhances spleen function but also helps strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to illness.