Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Qi 補氣
Name	Bai Zhu 白朮 (White) Atractylodes rhizome
Grown	Central China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
Ingredients	Atractylol, Atractylon, vitamin A
Pharma Effect	Diuretic effect: the herbal extract can increase urine volume in small white mice.
Properties	Bitter, sweet, warm
Channels	Spleen, stomach
Function	Nourishes spleen and stomach, dries dampness, harmonizes the middle, stops diarrhea and sweating. It is also diuretic.
Clinic Usage	For indigestion, lack of appetite, fatigue, short of breath, a sensation of distention, diarrhea, edema, water retention in stomach, jaundice, numbness due to dampness, urinary difficulties, dizziness, spontaneous sweating and restless fetus.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of thirst due to yin deficiency or a stifling sensation due to stagnant qi.
Dosage	6~12g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid mold or infestation by worms. If molded or eroded, expose to direct sunlight until completely dried.