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ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA

Bai Zhu

This herb is one of a group that treat Qi Deficiency, as as we replenish our day-to-day energy from air and food, the two main organs involved are Lungs and Spleen.

HOW TO USE

Bai Zhu is a major tonifying qi herb in cases of diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, lack of appetite, lack of strength in the limbs, and is one of the herbs in the seminal tonifying prescription of the “Four Gentlemen” (Si Jun Zi Wan). It also helps Damp disorders such as edema and reduced urination, and is used in the Jade Screen prescription for spontaneous sweating due to Qi Deficiency. It is used for any type of threatened miscarriage when combined with other appropriate herbs.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Bitter, Warm

CHANNELS Spleen, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Tonifies the Spleen and benefits the qi: use Bai Zhu to treat Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.

 Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness: use for digestive disorders, water retention and even for treating Damp Painful Obstruction (rheumatic ailments).

 Firms the exterior and stops sweating.

 Strengthens the Spleen and calms the fetus: for restless fetus when due to Spleen Deficiency not holding the fetus in.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs of injured fluids.