The medicinal effects of fried Cangzhu and raw Cangzhu are somewhat different in treating diseases. Atractylodes macrocephala has the efficacy of drying dampness and strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind and removing dampness. Raw atractylodes macrocephala is pungent, warm, bitter and dry, mainly to dispel dampness and sweat, and is mostly used for the treatment of rheumatism, paralysis and pain and other diseases. Fried atractylodes macrocephala has a weakened warmth and dryness, and the effect of pungent aroma to awaken the spleen will be enhanced to some extent, and is mainly used for the treatment of spleen and stomach diseases such as cold spleen and stomach. Raw atractylodes macrocephala is warm and dry, and is mostly used in the treatment of lumbar and leg pains, rheumatism and paralysis pains. Fried Cangzhu is stronger than raw Cangzhu in strengthening the spleen and drying dampness, and is mostly used for conditions such as abdominal distension, plumpness (stomach fullness and discomfort), loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting caused by dampness obstructing the middle jiao (dampness impeding the function of the spleen and stomach). There is a difference in the direction of treatment and the conditions to be regulated. Fried Cangzhu and raw Cangzhu are warm and dry, and there will be some difference in medicinal properties. You can choose the right medicine to regulate your body according to your condition. The use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.