蒼朮
- ENG
- Atractylodes Rhizome
- LATIN
- Atractylodis Rhizoma
| Medicinal Group | Dampness-resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes cinensis (DC.) Koidz. (Fam. Compositae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Spleen, Stomach |
| Actions | To remove dampness and invigorate the function of the spleen, dispel wind-cold, and improve eyesight |
Family
Compositae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Epigastric distension and diarrhea; edema, particularly edema of the legs due to wind-cold; rheumatic arthralgia; common cold; night blindness
Research Findings
- The active constituents of Atractylodes lancea include anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antipyretic activities, as well as activities on central nervous, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. [1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Koonrungsesomboon N, Na-Bangchang K, Karbwang J. ( 2014). Therapeutic potential and pharmacological activities of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. Asian Pac J Trop Med. , 7(6):421-8. doi: 10.1016/S1995-7645(14)60069-9.
