Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes)

Bai Zhu Herb (White Atractylodes Rhizome)

 Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz; Rhizoma atractylodis Macrocephalae

Named because of its whitish color, White Atractylodes is another very important tonic herb in Chinese Medicine. Alongside herbs like Ginseng and Codonoptis, White Atractylodes is a tonic to the Spleen Qi.

Properties

Bitter, sweet, warm.

Channels Entered

Spleen, Stomach.