Atractylodes lancea is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has a bitter, warm, and pungent taste, and is known for its ability to dry dampness, resolve turbidity, and relieve pain.
Atractylodes lancea
The Benefits of Atractylodes lancea
1. Drying dampness and invigorating the spleen
It is used to treat spleen deficiency with dampness stagnation.
1) Dampness stagnation in the middle burner, poor appetite, epigastric distention, and sticky greasy coating on the tongue.
2) Spleen deficiency with excessive dampness, excessive vaginal discharge in women.
2. Dispelling wind and eliminating dampness
It is effective in treating external wind and dampness conditions.
1) Wind-cold invasion, headache, fever, aversion to cold, and no sweating.
2) Wind-dampness invasion, fever, chest tightness, body aches, and sticky greasy coating on the tongue.
3) Wind-dampness bi syndrome, joint swelling and pain, limpness and weakness.
Furthermore, it is used to treat nyctalopia and has the ability to improve vision.
3. Dispelling wind and eliminating dampness
Furthermore, it is used to treat nyctalopia and has the ability to improve vision.
Contraindications of Atractylodes lancea
1. Unsuitable for individuals with yin deficiency
Atractylodes lancea is warm in nature and has a spicy and bitter taste, which may cause strong stimulation to the body. Therefore, it is not suitable for individuals with yin deficiency.
2. Unsuitable for individuals with qi deficiency and excessive sweating
Due to its stimulating effects and the ability to promote water excretion, Atractylodes lancea may worsen the condition of individuals with qi deficiency and excessive sweating by causing dehydration. Therefore, they should not take Atractylodes lancea.
3. Pregnant women should use Atractylodes lancea with caution
As a medicinal herb that nourishes the liver, improves vision, stops vomiting, and stops diarrhea, Atractylodes lancea is not suitable for pregnant women. Before taking Atractylodes lancea during pregnancy, it is necessary to consult a physician and follow their advice.
4. Atractylodes lancea should not be taken together with pork floss
If Atractylodes lancea is consumed with pork floss, it can not only cause gastrointestinal diseases but also disrupt the gut microbiota.
