Atractylodes lancea

Atractylodes lancea
Family:Atractylodes lancea; Antiemetic; Appetizer; Digestive; Diuretic; Expectorant; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Cang zhu
This plant is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The root is a bitter-sweet tonic herb that acts mainly upon the digestive system. The root is antibacterial antiemetic appetizer digestive diuretic hypoglycaemic sedative stomachic and tonic. It is often used in conjunction with other herbs such as Codonopsis tangshen and Glycyrrhiza uralensis. It is used in the treatment of digestive disorders rheumatoid arthritis and night blindness. The roots are harvested in the autumn and baked for use in tonics.

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