Cang Zhu

Atractylodes Rhizome

Atractylodes Rhizome Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER – WARM, AROMATIC
Dosage: 4.5 - 9g.
Meridian: SPLEEN, STOMACH

-strong drying damp function, harmonizes middle burner
-expel wind-damp-cold (bi-syndrome)
-clears damp heat from lower burner
-induces sweating, Release exterior


Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press