Chinese Herbalism
Bai Zhu
Atractylodes macrocephala
Key TCM herb for tonifying Spleen Qi used in formulas like Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen), Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen), Shen Ling Bai Zhu San different processing (raw, fried, charred) modifies effects for specific indications
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Threatened miscarriage (Spleen def.)
- Loss of appetite
- Night sweats
- Bloating
- Prolapse
- Phlegm-damp
- Chronic hemorrhoids
- Vertigo
- Leukorrhea
- Fatigue
- Easy daytime sweating
- Dizziness
- Spleen Qi deficiency
- Joint pain wind-damp
- Nausea
- Chronic gastritis
- Chronic enteritis
- Headache
- Dampness accumulation
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain
- Loose stools
- Spontaneous perspiration
- Vomiting
- Chronic diarrhea (worse with fatigue/cold foods)
- IBS-D
- Indigestion
- Bleeding
- Debility
- Diarrhea
Safety
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | Decoction 6-15g/day (up to 30-60g severe Spleen def.) | 6000-15000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Key TCM herb for tonifying Spleen Qi used in formulas like Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen), Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen), Shen Ling Bai Zhu San different processing (raw, fried, charred) modifies effects for specific indications
indications. Bai Zhu is traditionally indicated for: Threatened miscarriage (Spleen def.), Loss of appetite, Night sweats, Bloating, Prolapse, Phlegm-damp, Chronic hemorrhoids, Vertigo, Leukorrhea, Fatigue, Easy daytime sweating, Dizziness, Spleen Qi deficiency, Joint pain wind-damp, Nausea, and 24 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Bai Zhu: Decoction 6-15g/day (up to 30-60g severe Spleen def.); Tincture not specified; Raw: tonify Qi/diuretic; Dry-fried: Spleen/digestion; Charred: stop diarrhea; Bran-fried: middle burner focus
safety-cautions. Bai Zhu - Contraindications: Allergy to Asteraceae/Compositae family (ragweed, daisies etc.), Bleeding disorders (may slow blood clotting | Side effects: Dry mouth, Constipation (overuse), Gastric irritation (high doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
In formulas
Bai Zhu stands in 404 documented formulas in the library, among them má huáng jia zhú tǎng, dà giang huo tàng, xiào yáo sǎn, jia wèi xião yáo sǎn, yi gǎn san, shu gǎn lí pí tāng.
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