Botanical Index No. 70

Bai Zhu, Atractylodes

atractylodes macrocephala

Medicinal Actions

Anhidrotic, Antiaggregant, Anticancer, Anticholinergic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardioactive, Diuretic, Fungicide, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Leukocytogenic, Phagocytotic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic, Uterorelaxant

Primary Conditions Treated

Anemia Anorexia Bronchosis Cancer breast cervix stomach uterus Cervisosis Chemotherapy Childbirth Chill Constipation Cough Diarrhea Dyspepsia Dysuria Eczema Edema Enterosis Fungus Gas Gastrosis Hyperglycemia Immunodepression Infection Inflammation Insomnia Jaundice Leukopenia Liver Spot Mastosis Mycosis Nausea Nervousness Night Sweats Radiation Rheumatism Splenosis Uterosis Vertigo Virus Water Retention Wrinkle Yeast

General Dosage

6–12 g.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. LD50 13,300 mg/kg ipr mouse.

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