Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome)

Herb 1 of 13 in Herbs that Tonify Qi

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae

Chinese:

白术

Tone Marks:

bái zhú

Chinese Herb Actions

• Tonifies the Spleen and Supplements the Qi
  For deficiency in the Middle Jiao (Spleen and Stomach) with symptoms such as loose stools, diarrhea, fatigue, shortness of breath, sallow complexion, and lowered appetite.
• Dries Dampness, Moves and Transforms Water Accumulation
  For Edema caused by Spleen Qi Deficiency where the Spleen fails to transform and transport water and dampness accumulates.
• Strengthens the Wei Qi and Stops Sweating
  For spontaneous sweating caused by Qi Deficiency.
• Stabilizes Pregnancy and Calms the Fetus
  For Restless Fetus Syndrome caused by lack of nutrition to the fetus caused by Spleen Qi Deficiency.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Bai Zhu should be combined cautiously with the appropriate herbs for treating Yin Deficiency with heat and fluid deficiency.
• Do not use in cases where Qi Stagnation manifests as a feeling of oppression or distension.

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 5-15 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
• Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Gastrodia Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Bu Dai Wan (Cloth Sack Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Expel Parasites
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Tangkuei and Peony Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Blood
• Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
• Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
• Gu Chong Tang (Stabilize Gushing Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
• Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
• Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify and Stop Bleeding
• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
• Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
• Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Licorice Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
• Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Shi Pi Yin (Bolster the Spleen Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
• Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
• Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices
• Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea)
  Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
• Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
  Category: Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
• Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder, Free and Easy Wanderer)
  Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
• Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
• Zan Yu Dan (Special Pill to Aid Fertility)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
• Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)
  Category: Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines
• Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
• Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan (Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Zhi Zhu Wan (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat