Atractylodes
Atractylodes macrocephala
A key TCM 'spleen-qi' tonic (bai zhu) used for poor digestion, fatigue, and fluid retention.
Traditional use (tcm): A key TCM 'spleen-qi' tonic (bai zhu) used for poor digestion, fatigue, and fluid retention.
A key TCM 'spleen-qi' tonic (bai zhu) used for poor digestion, fatigue, and fluid retention.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A key TCM 'spleen-qi' tonic (bai zhu) used for poor digestion, fatigue, and fluid retention.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally gentle within formulas.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally gentle within formulas.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.