Product: Atractylodis macrocephalae / 白术
Weight: 100g
Country of origin: China

Administration and Dosage
Orally, the usual dose is 10-15g, it can be up to 30g if necessary, for preparations such as decoctions, pills, powders or syrups. The raw herb is usually suggested for drying the body, promote urination, consolidating the body surface and arresting sweating; the fried herb is suggested for invigorating the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and preventing abortion; the deep roasted herb is suggested for promoting digestion and absorption, stimulating appetite, and arresting diarrhea.[2]
Adverse Effect, Side Effects and Cautions
Yin deficiency that leads to hot flushes is not suggested to use the herb alone. Other conditions like body fluid depletion or acute gastro-intestinal infections are not indicated too.[4]


Pharmacological Actions
Research shows that largehead atractylodes rhizome helps regulate the functions of gastro-intestine, strengthen the body, boost immunity, protect the liver and gallbladder functions, regulate blood sugar, promote urination, anti-oxidization, anti-blood-clotting, anti-cancer, and release involuntary muscular spasm.[4]