Rhizoma Atractylodis Herb (Cang Zhu)

Alias: Rhizoma Atractylodis, Cang Zhu, Atractylodes Root

Taste: Bitter, Pungent, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis) has significant effects such as strengthening the spleen, drying dampness, dispelling wind and cold, and relieving pain. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by spleen deficiency and excess dampness, such as poor appetite, bloating, diarrhea, and water retention. Cang Zhu helps enhance spleen and stomach function, promotes digestion, and relieves issues related to dampness and fluid retention.

Additionally, Cang Zhu has the ability to expel wind, dispel cold, and relieve pain. It is often used to treat joint pain, body weakness, and dizziness caused by wind-cold-dampness. It helps alleviate the blockage caused by cold and dampness in the body, providing relief for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and muscle stiffness.

Modern studies show that Cang Zhu contains abundant active compounds such as volatile oils, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It also helps regulate the immune system, promote blood circulation, and enhance the body’s resistance to disease, making it effective for conditions related to dampness.