Origin: Rhizomes of the atractylodes plant
Also Known As:
Bai Zhu
Bai Shu
Yu Zhu
Dong Zhu
Large-headed atractylodes
White atractylodes
White shu
Overview: Atractylodes Root is the roots from the Atractylodes plant that is used to make medicine. Atractylodes root is used to help treat indigestion, fluid retention, loss of appetite, weight loss, and joint pain. Atractylodes is used with other herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating of dialysis, a mechanical method for “cleaning the blood” when the kidneys have failed.
Common Dosage: The recommended dosage for Atractylodes Root depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions.
