Hello, I am glad to answer your question. In ancient times, Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu collectively referred to as "atractylodes", the earliest monograph of traditional Chinese medicine, "Shennong's Classic of the Materia Medica" did not do a detailed classification of the two, there may have been a generic phenomenon, the Classic records "atractylodes, the main wind-cold-dampness paralysis ...... Spasms, jaundice, stop sweating, remove heat, eliminate food". The so-called wind-cold-dampness paralysis is the human body by the external environment of the wind, cold, dampness and other evils closed meridians, caused by joint swelling and pain, atractylodes and atractylodes flavors are sweet in the pan bitter, the smell of fragrance and bitter dry have the effect of removing dampness and dispersal of evils, mostly used in wind-cold-dampness paralysis with the combination of the evidence. Spasmodic disease refers to muscle spasms and convulsions, can be caused by a variety of reasons, common heat and injury to the Jin, blood deficiency and wind, the onset of the basis of insufficient fluid, unable to moisten the muscles and meridians, resulting in contracture and convulsions of the meridians, and the onset of the disease is based on the lack of fluids.Atractylodis Macrocephalae strengthens the spleen and stomach and transports the distribution of fluid and water, targeting spasmodic conditions that are evidence of fluid deficiency;

From the smell point of view, Cangzhu taste better than white atractylodes, with the characteristics of spicy aroma and dryness, can disperse wind-cold in the surface, quickly dry to solve the dampness of the spleen and stomach stagnation, to retreat from the fever of wind-cold cold and flu, and dissipate dampness trapped in the spleen, the scripture said that the role of removing heat to Cangzhu is long. From the taste point of view, atractylodes macrocephala has a sweet and bitter taste, and after frying, it has a burnt flavor and aroma that enters the spleen, and sweetness can tonify, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and promote appetite, so atractylodes macrocephala is slightly better in eliminating food and strengthening the spleen.

To summarize, both Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu enter the spleen and stomach, and can dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, I will start from the spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, talk about the main difference between the use of the two.

★Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Stagnation are Causes and Consequences of Each Other

• Spleen and stomach is located in the middle of the internal organs, according to the classification of the five elements, the middle of the earth, so Chinese medicine often say spleen earth, earth to have a certain degree of humidity and heat in order to grow grass and trees, nurture everything. This process is just like people eat the diet, need to be transported by the spleen and stomach digestion, absorption, and then change into the blood for the body's daily physiological activities required. The premise of the Spleen and Stomach is that the Spleen has the role of secretion of fluids and water to feed the stomach to balance the dryness and heat of the stomach. At the same time, the heat in the stomach is transported to the spleen to prevent the spleen from becoming too hot and dry. This is what is often referred to in Chinese medicine as "the spleen prefers dryness to dampness and the stomach prefers moistness to dryness".
• In some cases, due to dietary irregularities, excessive consumption of raw and cold foods, or emotional upset, qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach, resulting in dysfunction of the spleen and stomach transport and transformation, the stagnation of the water and liquid drink, can not be transported to the body's internal organs and tissues, it will be the formation of theWet stagnation.This belongs to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, causing endogenous dampness. Exogenous dampness is formed when the living environment is too humid, or in the summer when the dampness is heavy and the dampness invades the body from the outside.

• Endogenous dampness or exogenous dampness will cause the manifestation of spleen and stomach dysfunction. Endogenous dampness originates from the weakness of the spleen and stomach, which is mostly a chronic long-term pathogenesis, with abdominal distension and loose stools, aggravation after meals, weakness of the limbs, swelling and obesity of the body, a pale tongue with white coating, and a weak pulse. External dampness stagnation is mostly acute episodes, after feeling dampness, the spleen and stomach are obstructed by dampness, elevation disorders, sudden nausea and vomiting, pain and drowsiness, confusion, diarrhea, and dampness on the surface can appear fever without sweating, tongue pale moss white and greasy, and floating and slippery pulse.

Because of dampness, the head is like a bundle - Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine)

• Internal dampness should be treated by strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and strengthening the spleen should be the fundamental treatment. External dampness stagnation should be treated by drying dampness and resolving dampness, and the function of the spleen and stomach will naturally return to normal after the dampness is removed.

If one wants to tonify the spleen, then use Atractylodes macrocephala; if one wants to transport the spleen, then use Atractylodes macrocephala; if one wants to tonify and transport at the same time, then Atractylodes macrocephala is more and Atractylodes macrocephala is less. If you want to complement both, you will have more atractylodes and less atractylodes. Although there are two products, it is one. Qing's Materia Medica Chong Yuan (本草崇原)

★Atractylodes macrocephala, which tonifies the spleen and also dries dampness.

• Atractylodes macrocephala, atractylodes macrocephala is the underground rhizome of Asteraceae, atractylodes macrocephala is mainly produced in Anhui, Zhejiang two provinces, Zhejiang Yu Qian produced atractylodes macrocephala is a Taoist medicinal herbs, the best efficacy, the production of atractylodes macrocephala in Bozhou, Anhui is the largest production.
• Atractylodes macrocephala taste sweet, slightly bitter, sweet into the spleen and stomach, sweet taste with the role of tonic, medicinal parts of the underground rhizomes, rhizomes of the growth of the force is rising, medicinal rise endowed with yang, yang main warm, atractylodes macrocephala medicinal bias in the warmth of the warmth can be dispersed to the evil of dampness, which acts in the spleen and stomach, with the role of the sweet and slow tonic, bitter and warm dry dampness.

• The damp-drying action of Atractylodes macrocephala is realized by strengthening the spleen and tonifying the spleen, especially due to theSpleen deficiency caused by endogenous dampness stagnation, Atractylodes macrocephala is like a catalyst, directly promote the enhancement of the spleen and stomach's ability to transport and transform fluids, so that stagnant dampness can operate. Dampness stagnation loose stools and diarrhea, atractylodes can dry dampness and stop diarrhea, spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, qi is not allowed to run, fluid and water are not absorbed by the body due to dampness stagnation, the spleen deficiency constipation, dry mouth, atractylodes can replenish the spleen in order to run qi, promote bowel movement, relieve dry mouth, which is not available in Atractylodes cangtuberculosis.
• In addition, the sweetness and tonicity of Atractylodes macrocephala can nourish the spleen and qi, fix the astringent muscle surface, prevent excessive sweating, and have a good antiperspirant effect.

★ "dryer" like the dry dampness medicine - Cangzhu

• Cangzhu Asteraceae underground rhizome, taste pungent, sweet and bitter, mainly produced in Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Northeast for the North Cangzhu, mainly produced in Jiangsu Maoshan known as Mao Cangzhu (South Cangzhu). Among them, the north of Hebei Chengde area produced the best quality of Cangzhu, with a strong odor, fragrance exception, the fracture surface color yellow, there are red dots of crystalline material (the).(Vermilion Point) Characteristics.

• The "Neijing" to smell for the Yang, taste for the Yin to determine the medicinal characteristics of herbs, with the nose to smell you will find that Cangzhu smell particularly fragrant and strong, strong odor endowed with yang, medicinal nature of the warm, warm can dry dampness, the smell of strong pungent so that it embodies a rapid drying of the role of dampness, whether it is wet in the skin or dampness stagnation of the spleen and stomach, Cangzhu can be effective drying, and the dryness of the drying of the drying of the dampness.As if it were a dryer, radiating heat and drying away water and moisture.
• Atractylodes macrocephala's drying effect is not like atractylodes macrocephala through the spleen to achieve, but to the pungent dry smell to play a role in the pungent smell and Jin Qi, Jin attributed to the stomach and intestines of the yangming meridian, six bowels of the yangming stomach is quite a place of heat, within the internal connection of the internal organs of the stomach, the external walk in the muscles between the atractylodes macrocephala to enhance the stomach's heat, can be internalized dampness and stagnation, the external dispersion of dampness in the muscles of the blockage of the evil. For example, after heatstroke, summer season, more dampness, dampness stagnation in the body surface muscles, the body fever without sweating, you need to use Cangzhu to disperse dampness, atractylodes macrocephala is not able to play such a role. This damp-drying effect of Atractylodes macrocephala is summarized as"Transporting the spleen."

• Ancient medical practitioners believe that dampness generates worms, severe dampness can provide a living environment for parasites, invading the human body in the spleen and stomach, often appearing thinness and weakness, yellowish color. Cold Furnace Medical Words" recorded that Zhao Gongzi is a long-term serious stagnation of dampness in the spleen and stomach, and often use of uncooked rice and noodles, and there is a stagnation of dampness and worms, the doctor at the time chose Cangzhu, rapid drying of dampness, so that the parasites have lost the living environment, and solved the patient's pain.

Zhao Yin good eating raw rice and worms, emaciated and yellow, do not think of eating, with Cangzhu rice slop soaked overnight, filed and baked end, steamed cake pills under the rice soup and cured - Cold Furnace Medical Words

★ Summarize the difference

Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala can both strengthen the spleen and dry dampness. Atractylodes macrocephala favors tonifying the spleen, and plays the role of drying dampness by strengthening the spleen and stomach. Moreover, atractylodes macrocephala is known for its tonic effect, and it is not suitable to be used for purely external dampness stagnation of the spleen and stomach, and the adverse effect of aggravation of abdominal distension can also be seen if it is used in excessive amount. Atractylodes macrocephala is mainly used for drying dampness, both internal and external dampness can be used, especially suitable for external dampness stagnation and spleen and stomach, muscle, etc., strong drying power, including water-dampness not to be serious to water-drinking stay can be used, such as Dr. Zhu encountered a serious water-dampness not to be, appeared in the abdomen such as a capsule wrapped in water, clattering, Atractylodes macrocephala can be achieved with the purpose of the dampness of water-drinking dispersal, the recovery of the function of the spleen and stomach. However, when water-dampness is accompanied by insufficient fluid, the use of Cangzhu should be cautious, as the dryness is too strong, and it is easy to aggravate the insufficiency of fluid.

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Both Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus are derived from plants in the Asteraceae family.Beginning in the "Shennong Ben Cao Jing", called "art", and there is no white atractylodes, atractylodes catharticus. Tao Hongjing in the "Classic of the Collected Notes" put forward: there are two kinds of art, white atractylodes leaves large hairy and boughs, the root of sweet and less paste, can be made of pills and bulk, red atractylodes leaves fine and no boughs, the root of small bitter and paste, can be made of decoction." It clearly states that there are two kinds of atractylodes and atractylodes catharticus.

Atractylodes macrocephala is bitter, sweet and warm in nature. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians. Effects: Strengthening the spleen and vital energy, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating and tranquilizing the fetus.

Cangzhu is pungent, bitter and warm in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach and liver meridians. Effects: Drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind and dispersing cold.

Qing's "Materia Medica Chong Yuan" says: "For tonifying the spleen, use Atractylodes macrocephala; for transporting the spleen, use Atractylodes catharticus.If you want to complement and transport both, then use both, such as complement more transport less, then more white atractylodes and less atractylodes; transport more complement less, then more atractylodes and less atractylodes; although there are two products, the actual is one."

Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala both have the effect of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and are used for treating dampness obstruction in the middle Jiao, and the evidence of the spleen's lack of healthy transportation. The difference in efficacy between the two is:

Atractylodes macrocephala has a sweet flavor and is good at tonifying the spleen, but is not as good at drying dampness as Atractylodes macrocephala.Therefore, to supplement the spleen insufficiency, the treatment of spleen deficiency more atractylodes macrocephala, "spleen qi spleen the first medicine" reputation. Moreover, atractylodes can stop sweating and stabilize the fetus. It can be used for self-sweating in qi deficiency and fetal restlessness in spleen deficiency.

Atractylodes macrocephala is pungent in flavor, good at transporting the spleen and stronger at drying dampness than Atractylodes macrocephala.Therefore, to transport the spleen and diarrhea have more than, the treatment of dampness in the solid evidence of the use of Cangzhu. And Cangzhu can dispel wind-dampness, sweating, eyesight. It can be used for wind-cold and dampness syndrome, wind-dampness paralysis, night blindness and eyesight.

(This answer was provided by Chen Yongkang, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University)

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Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu can dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, warm and bitter and belong to the spleen and stomach meridian, are used for the treatment of diarrhea or loose stools of spleen deficiency and dampness, and bring down. However, atractylodes macrocephala and sweet, to complement the deficiency for the long, in addition to good spleen, but also good to replenish the qi, fetal, stop sweating, but also diuresis, treatment of edema, phlegm; atractylodes macrocephala and pungent, in order to remove the evil for the long, in addition to good drying of dampness, but also good to dispel wind-dampness, published, but also to brighten up the eyes, the treatment of night blindness, with the bitter and cold (bitter ginseng, cypress) treatment of hot and humid sores, foot fungus.

I. Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, also known as Beam Artichoke, Yu Artichoke, Winter Artichoke, Zhejiang Artichoke, Piece Artichoke, etc. It is a perennial herb in the family of Asteraceae. Mainly produced in zhejiang, anhui, hunan, hubei and other places, "atractylodes" is known as "north ginseng south atractylodes". In winter, when the lower leaves are withered and yellow, and the upper leaves become brittle, dig up the rhizome of 2-3 years old, remove the mud and sand, and dry it, called baking jujutsu; or dry it in the sun, called tanning jujutsu; and then remove the fibrous roots.

Atractylodes macrocephala, with a clear aroma, sweet, warm, bitter and dry nature, enters the spleen and stomach meridians, and is mainly used for warming and tonifying to support the correctness of the body, as well as removing water-dampness. It has the effects of tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating and tranquilizing the fetus. It can be used in treating deficiency of spleen and stomach qi such as loose food, tiredness, edema, phlegm, sweating, and restlessness of the fetus due to deficiency of spleen and qi. Atractylodes macrocephala is an important medicine for tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, used to harmonize the middle and tonify the spleen, remove dampness and benefit qi, and is often used in tonic formulas to replenish qi and blood. Atractylodes macrocephala is used to tonify qi and invigorate the spleen; it is used to invigorate the spleen and stop diarrhea; it is used to remove dampness and promote diuresis; and it is used to remove dampness and promote diuresis.

Atractylodes macrocephala's main components are volatile oil and polysaccharide, mainly containing atractylodes macrocephala oil, atractylodes macrocephala ketone, atractylodes macrocephala lactone and other volatile oils, as well as atractylodes macrocephala total polysaccharides and other components, but also contains a variety of amino acids such as glutamic acid and resin, atractylodes trisol and vitamin A. Pharmacological studies have found that Atractylodes macrocephala has the physiological activities of regulating gastrointestinal function, regulating peritoneal pore action (opening and beating the peritoneal pore, increasing the number of peritoneal pore, so as to achieve the elimination of ascites), regulating the immune function, hypoglycemia, antimicrobial, anticoagulant, diuretic, antitumor, and inhibiting the contraction of uterine smooth muscle.

II. Cangzhu is the dried rhizome of Asteraceae plant Mao Cangzhu or North Cangzhu, also known as red artichoke, horse artichoke, green artichoke, fairy artichoke, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant of Asteraceae. Cangzhu is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Hubei, Henan and other places, and Beicangzhu is mainly produced in North China and Northwest China. The rhizome is dug in spring and fall, and the sediment and roots are removed, dried and sliced.

Atractylodes macrocephala is pungent, warm and dispersing, bitter and dry to remove dampness, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It is an important medicine for treating dampness obstruction in the middle Jiao, with the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind-dampness, sweating, and brightening the eyes. It is used in treating dampness obstructing the middle Jiao, phlegm, oedema; wind-cold-damp paralysis and surface evidence of dampness; dampness-rich feet and impotence; night blindness and dimness of eyes.

Atractylodes macrocephala mainly contains volatile oil, composed of sesquiterpenes and their glycosides, polyvinyl acetylene, phenols, organic acid components, as well as also contains triterpenes and steroids, aromatic glycosides, atractylodes alcohols, polysaccharides, flavonoids components, the main active ingredient is sesquiterpenes and polyvinyl acetylene components. It also contains cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, titanium, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements needed by the human body. Studies have shown that Cangzhu has pharmacological activities such as inhibiting gastric acid secretion, promoting gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, diuretic, cardiovascular protection and neurological effects.

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Both Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu are very commonly used medicines, often used in the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness, both of which can strengthen the spleen and dry dampness. Then what is the difference between them and what are the different application characteristics? Let's talk about it.

Atractylodes macrocephalaIt is bitter, sweet and warm in nature and belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians.tonicpossessTonifying Qi, invigorating the spleen, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, consolidating the exterior to stop sweating, and tranquilizing the fetus.The role of theEssential Medicine for Treating Spleen Deficiency SymptomsIt is used raw to dry dampness and promote water retention. It is used raw to dry dampness and induce diuresis, and fried to tonify qi and strengthen the spleen.

Cangguzu (botany)It is pungent, bitter and warm in nature and belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians.dampening medicinepossessDrying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind-dampness, and publishingThe role of theEssential medicine for drying dampness and strengthening the spleen.It is strong in dryness when used raw, but the dryness is weakened after frying.

You can see the similarities and differences between these two drugs by the above

common ground: both canstrengthen the spleen and dry dampnessIt is more suitable for the plagiarism in the epigastrium and abdomen caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea and diarrhea, and white and greasy tongue coating. It is often used together, for example:

Er Zhu Pill (In this formula, Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala are the main medicines, which are used for women with weak spleen and stomach, amenorrhea, or diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and dampness). Dang Gui Xiang Tang (in this formula, Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhi are paired together to strengthen the spleen and dry dampness, which is used to treat the symptoms of excessive menorrhagia caused by spleen deficiency and dampness), Angelica sinensis and Cangzhi Xiang (although Atractylodes macrocephala and Cangzhi macrocephala are not the main medicines in this formula, they also strengthen the spleen and dry dampness, and are used to treat the symptoms of dampness and heat, as well as those caused by external wind).

point of difference: Atractylodes is a qi tonic, so it is mainlyThe main focus is on tonifying the qi and strengthening the spleenFor example, Si Jun Zi Tang (四君子汤), Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San (参苓白术散), Tonify Zhong Yi Qi Wan (补中益氣丸), Lizhong Wan (理中丸), and Gui Spleen Wan (归脾丸), among others, are used to treat conditions related to spleen and stomach weakness.

Cangzhu is a dampening herb, so it is mainlyStrengthening the spleen and drying dampness is the main focus, such as Ping Stomach San, Ermiao San, Yue Ju Wan, Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, and Noon Tea, etc., to treat spleen deficiency and dampness, or with conditions associated with heavy dampness.

So ifSpleen deficiency is the mainstay, prefer Atractylodes macrocephalaIt plays the role of strengthening the spleen;If dampness is predominant, then use Cangzhu(coll.) fail (a student)When Spleen Deficiency and Dampness are both evidentYou may considerAtractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes macrocephala are used together。

Also.Atractylodes macrocephalastill able tocure the exterior to stop sweatingIt is used for colds and flu caused by weakness of the spleen and qi, and failure in fixing the exterior. For example, Yu Ping Feng granules and Qi Qi capsule are used in Atractylodes macrocephala, which plays the role of fixing the surface and stopping sweating.

Atractylodes macrocephalastill able tostabilize the fetusIt is used to strengthen the spleen and calm the fetus in cases of weakness of the spleen and stomach. For example, Bai Zhu is used to strengthen the spleen and pacify the fetus in Pills for Fetus Preservation, Pills for Fetal Restoration, Pills for Kidney Restoration, etc. It is also used to strengthen the spleen and pacify the fetus.

Atractylodes macrocephala能strengthen the spleen and promote lactationIt is used for the internal storage of water and dampness that occurs when the spleen is weak and incapable of transporting and transforming water and dampness. For example, Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, Wu Ling San, Pig Ling Tang, Gui Zhi Go Gui Plus Poria Bai Zhu Tang, etc., to bring into play the effect of Bai Zhu in strengthening the spleen and inducing diuresis.

而Cangguzu (botany)In addition to being able to dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, thedispel dampness (TCM)It is used for wind-dampness paralyzing pain. For example, Nine-flavored Qiangwu Tang, Ermiao San, Fenghui Ma Qian Tablet and Miaoji Pill play the role of dispelling wind-dampness.

Cangguzu (botany)still able toexpress, for external cold-dampness episodes, such as Jiuwei Qiangwu Tang, Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Pill, Noon Tea, and so on.

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Similarities between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala.

Both warm, bitter taste, to the spleen and stomach meridian, both can dry dampness and spleen, often clinically necessary for the use of the treatment of spleen deficiency and dampness caused by epigastric distension, loss of appetite, loose stools and other conditions.

Differences between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus.

Atractylodes macrocephala, with sweet flavor and calm nature, mainly strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, belongs to the tonic class of traditional Chinese medicine, and is mostly used for diseases mainly caused by spleen deficiency. Atractylodes macrocephala, can be used to promote water retention, reduce swelling, stop sweating, and stabilize the fetus, can be used for edema, excessive sweating, fetal restlessness and other conditions; Atractylodes macrocephala, both pungent, dry and strong in nature, in order to dry dampness and eliminate evil, belongs to the aromatic dampness class of traditional Chinese medicines, and is used for dampness-heavy diseases. Atractylodes macrocephala can also be used for the treatment of night blindness.

Answer based on the question asked: The herbs Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu have a common clinical effect of drying dampness and strengthening the spleen.It can be combined with other herbs to treat diseases caused by spleen deficiency and dampness.，However, the difference is that Bai Zhu is a qi tonic and Cang Zhu is a dampness transformerTherefore.In terms of efficacy, Atractylodes macrocephala is stronger than Atractylodes cangzhu in tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, while Atractylodes cangzhu is stronger than Atractylodes macrocephala in drying dampness.. Below I will give you the difference between the efficacy and application of the herbs Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus.

Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala can both dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, and are used to treat internal suspension of water-dampness in spleen deficiency.

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae is a qi tonic with the functions of tonifying qi, strengthening the spleen, and drying dampness and inducing diuresis, while Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae is a dampness-releasing medicine with the functions of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, and dispelling wind-dampness.Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala can be used together to treat diseases caused by dampness obstruction in the middle jiao, and water-dampness internal stagnation in the spleen.。For example, diarrhea, diarrhea, phlegm, edema, and subluxation of the belt in women caused by internal storage of water and dampness due to spleen deficiency. Such as the treatment of spleen deficiency, dampness and turbidity under the injection, with thin, with the spleen and dry dampness stopping products, such as "Fu Qingzhu women's science" inside the complete belt soup, with white atractylodes and atractylodes, yam, etc. with the use of the same.

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae is the first and foremost medicine for tonifying the spleen's vital energy.

Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. Mainly produced in Zhejiang, Hubei, Hunan and other places. The best is produced in Zhejiang Yu Qian, known as "Yu Shu". Harvested in winter, it is fragrant and aromatic, with a sweet and slightly pungent flavor.

Atractylodes macrocephala

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae

[Main Properties]: Sweet, bitter, warm. Attributed to the spleen, stomach meridian。

Effects: Tonifying Qi, invigorating the spleen, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating and stabilizing the fetus.

[Clinical application]

1. For Spleen Qi deficiency。Atractylodes macrocephala is especially good at replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, for spleen deficiency and qi weakness such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and loose stools, often paired with products that replenish the spleen and benefit the qi, such as the "Harmonious Dosage Bureau" Four Gentlemen Soup, Atractylodes macrocephala is used in conjunction with ginseng, poria, etc., which was known as the "spleen qi replenishment of the first important medicine".，If the treatment of spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, the qi is not smooth see fatigue and weakness, epigastric distention and fullnessIn addition, it is often accompanied by ginseng, poria, and sand nuts that benefit qi, strengthen the spleen, and dry dampness and move qi.Xiangsha Six Gentlemen Soup；Used for cold spleen and stomach, abdominal fullness and diarrhea, often combined with products that strengthen the spleen and warm the middle.，For example, the Lizhong Tang of the Treatise on Typhoid Fever, using Atractylodes macrocephala with ginseng and dried ginger;If you see distention and fullness in the epigastric region caused by spleen deficiency and food and Qi stagnation, it can be combined with Citrus aurantium, which promotes Qi circulation and eliminates stagnation.，For example, the Hovenia pill in the Treatise on Internal and External Injuries and Confusion.. In addition.Atractylodes macrocephala can also be used for spleen deficiency with sunken middle qi, spleen not regulating blood, and qi and blood deficiency.It is often used in combination with astragalus and ginseng.
2. For syndrome of spleen deficiency with water-dampness internal stagnation。Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae can both tonify Qi and strengthen the spleen, as well as dry dampness and induce diuresis.，It is effective in treating both symptoms and root causes of phlegm, edema and leucorrhoea caused by internal storage of water-dampness in spleen deficiency.。Treating spleen deficiency and edema, and phlegm-drinking internal stagnation.，It should be paired with products that warm the yang and transform the drink, such as the Ling Gui Jiu Gan Tang in the Essentials of the Golden Chamber, which is used with Gui Zhi and Poria.；For the treatment of oedema in spleen deficiency, it is appropriate to pair it with products that strengthen the spleen and promote water retention, such as the Fangji Huangqi Tang in the "Essentials of the Golden Chamber", which is used with Astragalus, Fangji and Poria.
3. For symptoms of spontaneous sweating due to Qi deficiency。Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae can tonify the spleen and benefit the guards, fixing the surface and stopping sweating.ForWei Qi is not solid, the surface of the deficiency of spontaneous sweating, and astragalus used together, mostly used to enhance the astragalus benefit Wei solid surface function. Such as "Danxi Xinfa" Yupingfeng San, with Astragalus, Fangfeng used together, the main treatment of the surface of the Wei is not solid, self-sweating and easy to feel the wind.
4. For Spleen Deficiency and Fetal Restlessness。Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae functions in tonifying the spleen and benefiting qi in order to stabilize the fetus, it is used for fetal restlessness due to spleen deficiency, it is suitable to be combined with ginseng, Colla Corii Asini, and other products that tonify qi and blood；For those with internal heat, Scutellaria baicalensis and Ramie root can be used to clear heat and calm the fetus.；For those with Qi stagnation, it can be combined with Radix Rehmanniae Sinensis and Rhizoma Zizoma Polygonati Odorati to regulate Qi and stabilize the fetus.；For those with kidney deficiency, it can be used together with Sang Mang Sheng, Cuscuta, Cortex Eucommiae and Cortex Eucommiae, which are used for tonifying the kidney and calming the fetus.。For those with spleen deficiency, dysfunction of transportation and digestion, dampness and turbidity obstruction in pregnancy, vomiting, inappetence and heaviness of limbs, it can be paired with ginseng, sand nuts, Chen Pi and other products that tonify the qi, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness.；For edema in pregnancy with spleen deficiency, it can be paired with Poria, Pi of the abdomen and other products that strengthen the spleen and promote water retention.。

Cangzhu is the first important medicine for drying dampness

The Chinese herbal medicine Cangzhu is the dried rhizome of the perennial herb Maocangzhu or Beicangzhu of the Asteraceae family. Mainly produced in Jiangsu, Hubei, Inner Mongolia and other places. Spring, fall two seasons digging. Cangzhu has a special aroma, slightly sweet, pungent and bitter taste; Beicangzhu has a lighter aroma, pungent and bitter taste.

Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodis Macrocephalae

[Main Properties]: Pungent, bitter, warm. Attributes to the spleen, stomach and liver meridians.

Effects]: Drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind-dampness, relieving symptoms.

[Clinical application]

1. For Dampness obstructing the middle Jiao syndrome。Cangguzu (botany)Pungent, bitter, warm.It can dry dampness and turbidity, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and promote the spleen's transportation and digestion, and is a representative drug of bitter, warm and dry dampness.。Indications: Dampness obstructs the middle Jiao, and the spleen is not healthy, resulting in distension and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, vomiting and poor appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, tiredness, and white and greasy tongue coating.，Often paired with dry dampness and qi drugs, such as the "Hejie Bufang" inside the flat stomach san, with Cang Zhu and thick park, Chen Pi with; if the spleen deficiency and dampness, water and dampness caused by phlegm or overflow of the skin of oedema, it is paired with diuretic and seepage of dampness, such as the "evidence of the quasi-jian" Stomach Ling Tang, Cang Zhu and Poria, diarrhea, poria and cinnamon sticks, and so on with.
2. Used for paralysis.Cangzhu is pungent, dispersing wind, bitter, warm and drying dampness.For the treatment of rheumatism and paralytic pain, especially suitable for those suffering from excessive dampness.，Mostly used in conjunction with wind-dampness removing medicines, such as the Coix Seed Soup of Classical Evidence, where Cangzhu is used together with Coix Seed and Duhong.iftreatment of damp-heat paralysis and pain，The combination of heat-clearing and fire-dispersing medicines, such as "Pu Ji's formula" Bai Hu plus Cang Zhu Tang, with Cang Zhu and gypsum, Zhi Mu and other combinations of；Treatment of impotence of dampness-heat downward injection, often paired with clearing heat and drying dampness, such as "Danxi Xinfa" Ermiao San, using Cangzhu and Huangbai together.
3. For wind-cold syndromeCangzhu. Atractylodes macrocephala is pungent, dispersing, warm and dry.Good at winning dampness, also sweating and relieving surface symptoms.，It is most suitable for those who have wind-cold symptoms and dampness.It is often used in conjunction with products that disperse wind-cold. Often paired with products that disperse wind-cold, such as the "Hejia Bufang" Shenjusan, using Cangzhu with Qiangwu, Angelica dahurica, and Fangfeng.

In summary.Atractylodes macrocephala is the first medicine for tonifying the spleen, and atractylodes macrocephala is the first medicine for drying dampness inside the dampness medicine. Atractylodes macrocephala is stronger than atractylodes macrocephala in tonifying the spleen and qi, and atractylodes macrocephala is stronger in drying dampness. If the spleen is weak, use Atractylodes macrocephala; if dampness is the main cause, use Atractylodes macrocephala.。

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I always thought that atractylodes and atractylodes are the same kind of Chinese medicine, because they both have the effect of drying dampness and strengthening the spleen, and in the doctor's prescription often see the name of atractylodes and atractylodes, that is only called different. But later after studying, but found that this is not the same kind of Chinese medicine, although they are specific dry dampness and spleen effect, but their use is different. So how do their applications differ? Below I will talk to you about this issue.

First, let's take a look at what the Chinese Pharmacopoeia says about the efficacy of Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus in terms of their applications

① Atractylodes macrocephala: The Chinese Pharmacopoeia records that atractylodes macrocephala is bitter, sweet and warm in nature. It belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians. Functions: Strengthening the spleen, benefiting qi, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating, and tranquilizing the fetus. It is used for spleen deficiency with little food, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm, palpitations, edema, spontaneous sweating, and fetal restlessness. Atractylodes macrocephala strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the stomach and calms the fetus. It is used in treating deficiency of the spleen with little food, loose diarrhea and stool, and restlessness of the fetus.

② Cangzhu: The Chinese Pharmacopoeia records that Cangzhu is pungent, bitter and warm in flavor. Attributed to the spleen, stomach and liver meridians. Functions: drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind and dispersing cold, and brightening the eyes. Used for epigastric distension, diarrhea, edema, impotence and crippling of the feet, rheumatism paralysis, wind-cold flu, night blindness.

From the above records we can know that atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes cangzhu are specific to dry dampness and strengthen the spleen's efficacy, but their applications are different. There are mainly the following aspects:

1, we first look at the medicinal properties and attribution. Atractylodes macrocephala is bitter, sweet and warm; atractylodes macrocephala is pungent, bitter and warm. Here atractylodes macrocephala is sweet, and atractylodes macrocephala is pungent, that is, atractylodes macrocephala is more sweet and moist, atractylodes macrocephala is more dry and strong. Cangzhu is white, white into the lung meridian, astringent; Cangzhu is greenish-black, wood, into the liver meridian, ascending. This is a role of ascending, a role of descending. In addition, Atractylodes macrocephala is sweet and warm, in addition to strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, it can also tonify the middle and benefit the qi; while Atractylodes macrocephala is pungent and warm, in addition to strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, it can also relieve the epidermis.

In other words, Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of tonifying the deficiency, while Atractylodes macrocephala has the efficacy of detoxifying the surface. Therefore, in terms of application, the effect of Atractylodes macrocephala favors tonifying the qi and strengthening the spleen, which is especially suitable for those with dampness blockage caused by spleen deficiency; while the effect of Atractylodes macrocephala favors detoxifying and drying dampness, and its ability to remove dryness and dampness is particularly strong, which is especially suitable for dampness caused by cold and dampness blockage in the body.

2, atractylodes macrocephala's other roles can also solid surface stop sweating, and the stomach, and fetal tranquility, can be used for spleen deficiency, less food, diarrhea and loose stools, fetal restlessness, etc., from here, its main role is to strengthen the spleen, and is mostly used for the spleen and stomach qi deficiency; while atractylodes macrocephala's other roles can be dispelled wind and dispersal of cold, and clear vision, can be used to treat rheumatism paralysis, wind-cold colds and colds, night blindness, etc., and its main role is the dryness is larger, favoring the dispersal of dampness, and can be used for the treatment of wind-dampness, remove wind-cold, etc.

3, deficiency with atractylodes, this is because atractylodes to strengthen the spleen and qi is the main, is the main medicine to tonify the spleen, especially suitable for spleen deficiency caused by dampness, spleen deficiency caused by edema and spleen and lung qi deficiency, etc.; solid with atractylodes, this is because atractylodes to the bitter, warm and dry dampness is the main, is the main medicine to transport the spleen, especially suitable for some of the dampness stagnant in the body and thus caused by the disease, and can be applied to the rheumatism and paralysis evidence of the actual evidence.

In fact, what is the difference between atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes catharticus application efficacy, in the Qing Dynasty "Herbal Chongyuan" has a clear record: "Where you want to replenish the spleen, with atractylodes macrocephala, where you want to transport the spleen, with atractylodes catharticus; want to supplement the transport concurrently, the concurrent use; such as complementary to more transport less, more atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes macrocephala, more transport complementary less, more atractylodes catharticus and atractylodes macrocephala, although the product has a two, the fact that the one is also! ".

In general, Atractylodes macrocephala is good at tonifying the spleen and Atractylodes cangzhu is good at transporting the spleen, they both have the function of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and you should learn to distinguish this main difference when applying them. In addition, in the "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" in fact, did not distinguish between atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes cangzhu, they are called "art", until the period of the North and South Dynasties, Tao Hongjing will be distinguished from them, in the application of the nuances of the distinction between them, it can be said that this is the atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes cangzhu of a more advanced understanding and use.

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In many of the scripture prescription and its formula, it is true that the use of white atractylodes, atractylodes cangzhu two drugs, and indeed have the effect of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, but the breakdown of the two still have similarities and differences -

Atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes macrocephala belong to the same family

Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu are two Chinese medicines often used in Chinese medicine clinics, the name also has the same place, both with a "art" word, where the pronunciation is "zhu", and the two are still the same as the chrysanthemum family, Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes cangzhu are perennial plants of the genus Atractylodes in the family of Asteraceae. The two are also in the same family of chrysanthemums.

Atractylodes macrocephala and atractylodes cangzhu in the earliest extant work of pharmacology, "Shennong Ben Cao Jing", and did not distinguish; until the North and South Dynasties period Tao Jinghong by the "Materia Medica Jing Jiezhu" has the following description: "art has two kinds of, atractylodes macrocephala leaves with hair and for boughs, the root of the sweet and less paste, can be used for pills and dispersions. Red Atractylodes has fine leaves without boughs, and the root is small, bitter and creamy, and can be used for decoction."

In this case the red artichoke described by Tao Jinghong refers to Cangzhu.

It shows that during the North and South Dynasties or a little earlier, people, especially the schools of traditional Chinese medicine, gradually recognized the difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus and made a distinction between the two.

But what is the connection and difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes caryophyllus, in terms of flavor and function?

Please read on--

The connection and difference between the sex flavor and efficacy of Bai and Cang jia

Let's take a look at the sexual flavors and effects of the two first-

Atractylodes macrocephala, flavor, bitter, sweet; nature, warm; has the effect of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the qi, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating, and tranquilizing the fetus;

Cangzhu it, flavor, pungent, bitter; sex, warm; with dry dampness and spleen, dispelling wind and dispersing cold, brightening effect.

From the above analysis, it can be seen that Bai Cang Er Zhu are indeed both bitter in flavor and warm in nature, with the effect of strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and can be used to treat phlegm-dampness stasis and obstruction, the middle jiao is impassable, and the spleen loses its robustness and transportation.

But the difference is--

Atractylodes macrocephala, with a bitter taste and sweetness, is mainly used to strengthen the spleen and benefit the qi, and is a key medicine for tonifying the spleen, applicable to spleen deficiency and dampness and partial deficiency;

Atractylodes macrocephala, bitter flavor with pungent, bitter, warm and dry dampness as the main, for the transport of the spleen of the main medicine, for the dampness and turbidity internal obstruction in favor of the actual evidence.

This is the most important difference between the two techniques of Bai Cang, one favoring imaginary evidence and the other real evidence.

Ye Tianshi, one of the founders of the school of traditional Chinese medicine, believes that "Atractylodes macrocephala is bitter and sweet and gas, tonifying the middle Jiao, in addition to the spleen and stomach dampness, used to stop sweating; Atractylodes macrocephala is bitter and pungent and strong, can be upwardly mobile, in addition to the upper dampness, sweating power".

Ye Tianshi's viewpoint illustrates the characterization of the action of Baijiao as good at tonifying and Cangjiao as good at moving.

In addition, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae also has the effects of promoting water retention, stopping sweating and tranquilizing the fetus. It is often used to treat weak spleen qi, dysfunctional transportation caused by loose food, epigastric distension, phlegm and edema, spontaneous sweating and restlessness of pregnancy.

Cangzhu it, there is sweating to relieve the symptoms, dispel wind-dampness and eyesight, often used to treat wind-cold and dampness of the table evidence, wind-dampness paralysis, night blindness and eyesight dim and so on.

By this point, the common points and differences in the effects of Atractylodes macrocephala, Cangzhu, we almost understand.

So what do the two look like in actual clinical practice, and what are the processing and concocting methods?

Please read on--

Usage and Concoctions of Shirakura Ertu

Atractylodes macrocephala, the shape of a fist-shaped mass, the surface gray-yellow or gray-brown, with shallow and fine longitudinal wrinkles. The lower part of the two sides expanded, like the head, commonly known as "cloud head".

Generally speaking, the quality of atractylodes is considered to be good if it has a large head, grayish-yellow surface, yellowish-white cross-section, solid texture, oil chamber (commonly known as "cinnabar point"), and no hollow core.

Depending on the concoction, Atractylodes macrocephala can be categorized into raw Atractylodes macrocephala, fried Atractylodes macrocephala, burnt Atractylodes macrocephala, as well as bran-fried and earth-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, and their efficacies are slightly different.

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (botany): The white atractylodes is picked clean of impurities, soaked in water and then fished out, moistened, sliced and dried in the sun.

Okinawan-style stir-fry containing vegetables (e.g. egg yolk, egg whites, etc.)Take the broken white atractylodes slices, put them in a hot pan, keep turning and frying them over a gentle fire until they turn yellow, take them out and let them cool to be obtained.

burnt atractylodesis (botany): Stir-fry the slices of Atractylodes macrocephala in a wok over a high flame until charred and yellow, spray with water, and then remove and dry.

wheat bran stir-fried with white sauce: Made by stir-frying slices of atractylodes with bran until the atractylodes are light yellow, sieved to remove the bran, and then allowed to cool.

Atractylodes macrocephalaTake the fine powder of the liver (yellow soil in the center of the stove), put it in a pan and stir-fry it, add the white atractylodes slices and stir-fry it, stir-fry it until the outside hangs with the color of the soil and take it out, sieve off the soil and let it cool and make it.

In clinical practice, dry dampness and diuresis should be used raw; tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen should be used fried; strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea should be used fried with charcoal; while the bran fried to moderate the dryness; enhance the role of strengthening the spleen and the stomach; soil fried to cultivate the soil force thick, warm kidney and strengthen the spleen, in addition to dampness and stopping diarrhea of the work of the significant.

And what about Cangzhu--

There is a difference between the south and north of Cynanchum.

Nancangzhu, also known as Mao Cangzhu, is a Taoist medicinal herb produced in Maoshan, Jiangsu Province.

Southern Cangzhu surface gray-brown, with wrinkles, transverse curved lines, solid texture, cross-section of yellowish-white or grayish-white, with most of the reddish-brown oil chamber (commonly known as "cinnabar point").

Northern Cangzhu surface brown, rough, light, easy to break, section fibrous, with reddish-yellow or yellow oil glands scattered, and there are obvious wood fiber bundles.

Depending on the concoction, there are raw cangzhu, fried cangzhu, burnt cangzhu, salted cangzhu, and charcoal cangzhu.

sheng cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)The product is made by picking off the impurities, soaking in water until 70-80% penetration, then fishing out, moistening and slicing, and drying in the sun.

stir-fried atractylodes macrocephalaCangzhu is sliced and moistened with rice swill, and then placed in a pot and stir-fried to a slight yellow color; or the cleaned Cangzhu is soaked in rice swill and then fished out, and then placed in a cage drawer and heated and steamed, and then sliced and dried. Atractylodes macrocephala is dry in nature, and the use of rice slop can control its dryness.

burnt celandineTake atractylodis Macrocephalae slices and put them in the container for frying, fry them in medium fire until brown, spray a little water, then fry them dry in mild fire, take them out and let them cool, sieve off the crumbs and make them.

In the clinical evidence of the use of the process, Cangzhu used in raw bias to go to the surface dispersal of cold in addition to dampness, fried bias to go to the middle of the spleen and stomach qi and dampness, and fried, coke used to invigorate the spleen to stop diarrhea, in addition to dampness and stopping the strong force of the belt.

Well, the above answer has pretty much answered the questioner's query.

Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, these days everyone chicken, duck, fish and meat, spicy and greasy products must have eaten a lot, increasing the burden on the spleen and stomach; in the end of the answer, with the efficacy of today's Atractylodes macrocephala, to recommend a case of "strengthen the spleen and open the stomach, to promote digestion," Chenpi Atractylodes macrocephala pork belly soup practices - -The following is a list of the most popular ways to get the most out of the program.

For Chinese New Year reunion, if you have eaten too much spicy and greasy food, have some Chenpi Baijiao Pork Belly Soup.

Here's the approximate recipe for pork belly soup with Chenpi and Atractylodis Macrocephalae -

Ingredients: a few grams of tangerine peel, atractylodes macrocephala is about 4 times as much as tangerine peel, half or 1 fresh pork belly, a few grams of sand nuts, a few slices of ginger, salt to taste.

Practice: remove fat oil from pork belly, put it into boiling water to remove the fishy taste, and scrape off the white membrane; Chen Pi, Atractylodes macrocephala, radix et Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephala, ginger, wash with water; put all the ingredients into a soup pot, bring to a boil and then cook over a slow fire for 2 hours, add salt to taste to be served.

Effects: Strengthening the spleen and appetizer, promoting appetite. Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae and Atractylodes Macrocephalae Pork Belly Soup is suitable for people with spleen deficiency, bloating, unappetizing appetite and indigestion.

This soup is just right for those who have a tired spleen and stomach in the Chinese New Year.

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Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala can both dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, how should their efficacy be differentiated?

Functions of Atractylodis Macrocephalae:

I. Evidence of spleen qi deficiency:The primary job of the spleen in the human body is to transport water and grain essence to the tissues and organs. Moreover, the vital energy and fluid are transformed by the essence of water and grains, and the blood is produced by the vital energy and fluid. Therefore, it is called“The spleen is the source of qi and blood”When the spleen qi is weak, its transportation function is dysfunctional. When the spleen qi is weak, its transporter function is dysfunctional, resulting in nutrients not reaching the muscles, bones, meridians and various tissues and organs.The human body then developsQi deficiency such as low qi and laziness, fatigue, dizziness and dizziness, and spleen deficiency such as loose food, bloating and diarrhea.And... AndRhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae has the specialty of tonifying qi, which is a key medicine for tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen.。At this time, Bai Zhu is used to strengthen the spleen qi, and when the spleen qi is sufficient, its transmitting function will gradually be restored, and all symptoms will gradually disappear.

Second, spontaneous sweating due to Qi deficiency:In the human body there are two separate types called“Wei Qi, a vassal state of the Zhou Dynasty (1066-221 BC), located in the southeast of modern China”与“phlegm”The gas.“Wei Qi, a vassal state of the Zhou Dynasty (1066-221 BC), located in the southeast of modern China”Outside the vein;“phlegm”Within the veins, and both come from the essence of water and grain. Under normal circumstances, they work closely together to maintain the normal opening and closing of the skin's coupling without being attacked by external evils. However, when the spleen is weak and cannot transfer the essence well, it will lead to“Wei Qi, a vassal state of the Zhou Dynasty (1066-221 BC), located in the southeast of modern China”与“phlegm”out of harmony and thus“fail to perform one's duty in protecting one's health".The appearance of external aggressions against the skinspontaneous sweatingQuestion.At this point, it's a good idea to use theRhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae can harmonize Ying and Wei to stop sweating.。

Third, the tranquilizing of the fetus:Since the body's blood and other nutrients are obtained by the spleen's transportation of water and grain essence. Since the脾虚The result is that the fetus does not get enough nutrients and develops arestlessness of the fetus。At this point, use theAtractylodes macrocephala strengthens the spleen and can restore its normal function and tranquilize the fetus。

Four,Atractylodes macrocephala can improve water retention, treating edema and phlegm.。

Functions and Indications of Atractylodis Macrocephalae:

I. Dampness obstructing the middle jiao syndrome:Under normal circumstances, the spleen has the function of transporting water-dampness. However, when the spleen is weak, the spleen cannot transport water-dampness away, resulting in“湿”Stops in the middle jiao. The Spleen being trapped by Dampness is like“sleeping clothes”It's just like that. It causes the body's entire nutrient“transportation chain”appeared“break apart”, which in turn results in a series of Damp Resistance Middle Jiao syndromes.For example:Plankton in the epigastrium, vomiting and acidity, loose stools, poor appetite and tiredness. Cangzhu is also known ascan justPlanking in the epigastric region, vomiting and acidity, loose stools, little food and tiredness.而Atractylodes macrocephala can dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, and is an important medicine for treating dampness obstruction in the middle Jiao.。At this time, the use of Cangzhu dry dampness, dampness is gone, the spleen is also“醒”It's gone, function is restored, and the symptoms naturally disappear.

(b) Rheumatic paralysis:当“Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Heat, Dryness, Fire”When the wind and dampness evils of the six evils invade the human body wrapped inTwo kinds of evil qi stagnate in the meridian joints, and there will beRheumatic paralysis with joint pain. This is when, with the use of cranberry, theBecause Cangzhu has the efficacy of dispersing wind, cold and dampness and removing paralysis and publishing.。the reason why，Rheumatic paralysis is removed, and the symptoms of joint pain are relieved.

Third, wind-cold and dampness symptoms:When the muscle surface is attacked by wind, cold and dampness, there isFor headache, body ache, heavy head like wrapping, you can use Cangzhu, which has the efficacy of sweating and relieving symptoms.。After sweating, the cold disperses, the surface is relieved, and the symptoms naturally disappear.

Four,Cangzhu can brighten the eyes and cure night blindness。

• The above is a summary of the difference in efficacy between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes catharticus, the highlights have been bolded and underlined, if you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section.

Difference between atractylodes and atractylodes:

1, atractylodes macrocephala: atractylodes macrocephala is mainly bitter, warm and dry dampness, the main drug for transporting the spleen, for the dampness and turbidity internal obstruction in favor of the actual evidence, and sweating and relief of the surface, wind and dampness, and the role of the eyes, commonly used in the treatment of wind-cold and dampness, wind and dampness paralysis, night blindness, and the eyes of the dimming and astigmatism and other evidence.

2, Atractylodes macrocephala: Atractylodes macrocephala is mainly used to strengthen the spleen and qi, as the main medicine for spleen tonic, suitable for spleen deficiency and dampness and biased in the deficiency, and diuretic, antiperspiratory, and fetal function, used to treat the spleen deficiency and edema and the spleen and lung qi deficiency, the guardian qi is not solid, the surface of the deficiency of the self-sweating, fetal restlessness and other evidence.

The shape is different: the root of Atractylodes macrocephala is more slender and scattered; Atractylodes macrocephala is spherical and fist-like, more concentrated. The texture of Atractylodes macrocephala is more delicate, while that of Atractylodes macrocephala is rough.

Cangzhu is coarser in qi sense, more impulsive, more urgent, aromatic and dry, so Cangzhu is mainly used for warming the spleen and stomach, and when phlegm-dampness in the middle-earth is heavy, Cangzhu is used for warming the middle-earth and aromatizing the dampness.

Cangzhu favors movement and diarrhea, while Baizhu favors tonicity. People with a more nourishing diet who want to strengthen the spleen and stomach are better off using some Cangzhu, which does not need to be tonified. And for people with really weak spleen and stomach, white atractylodes can be used.

Pharmaceutical gas respectively: good atractylodes macrocephala drinking tablets have two characteristics: one is the oil point more (atractylodes macrocephala aroma is emitted from the oil point), the oil point more indicates that the gas is more sufficient (oil belongs to the expression of kidney qi, the collection of the power of the stronger); the second is a lot of small holes, where there is a hole in atractylodes macrocephala is more than 5 years atractylodes macrocephala, the drug power is more sufficient, the effect is more long, favoring the guard. Longer years less white atractylodes (small white atractylodes) is not hollow, but a lot of oil points, so the gas comes more quickly, favoring transport. Therefore, when using the medicine, you can choose atractylodes macrocephala with different years of growth according to the clinical needs. If the spleen and stomach need to move, you can use atractylodes macrocephala; if you want to replenish the spleen and stomach, you can use atractylodes macrocephala with a longer age with a hollow hole, which favors replenishment.

The dosage of Atractylodes macrocephala is usually 15 grams or more for drinking. Cangzhu, because of its drier qi, can be used with 10 grams, with children reducing the dosage as appropriate. If it is used for consolidation, atractylodes must be used above 30 grams. If you want to use atractylodes to transport, the dosage should be more than 50 grams.