Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Type: Herbs
Latin Name: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Chinese Name: Bai Shu
Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome, also known as Bai Shu, highly respected herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Bitter and sweet in taste, Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome ranks high amongst TCM herbs, with some even considering it to be on an equal level to Ginseng.
In TCM theory, Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome promote healthy digestion by improving spleen "qi", helping to target stomach issues such as poor appetite, loose stool, diarrhea, phlegm-fluid, and edema. It can also help to improve fluid flow, thus reducing swelling and bloating caused by water retention.
Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome also eliminate heatiness and toxins from the body by promoting urination and bowel movements, helping to ease irritable bowel syndrome, reduce inflammation and protect the intestinal barrier.
