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化湿药 · Aromatic damp-resolving

Atractylodes lancea rhizome cāng zhú · 苍术

Atractylodes lancea

Nature and flavour. Pungent and bitter, warm; Spleen, Stomach and Liver systems.

Aromatic rhizome traditionally the main herb for drying dampness in the Spleen and Stomach; also burned as a fumigant in classical practice.

性味归经。辛、苦,温;归脾、胃、肝经。

芳香根茎,传统上是燥脾湿的主药;古籍中亦作熏烧用。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Contains volatile oils. Described as drying, so classical sources consider it unsuitable where there is yin deficiency or dryness.

含挥发油。传统认为其性燥,阴虚或津亏者不宜。

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