The difference between Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala is reflected in the drug source, efficacy, use of attention and so on.
1. Source: Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala or Atractylodes macrocephala; Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, family Asteraceae.
2. Efficacy: Atractylodes macrocephala belongs to the spleen, stomach and liver meridians. It has the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind and dispersing cold, and brightening the eyes. It can be used for dampness obstructing the middle jiao (dampness obstructing the function of the spleen and stomach), distension and fullness in the epigastrium (stomach and abdomen), wind-cold and cold and night blindness, etc. It is also used for the treatment of the stomach and stomach.
Atractylodes macrocephala belongs to spleen and stomach meridians, it has the effects of tonifying qi and strengthening spleen, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating and stabilizing the fetus, it can be used for weak spleen qi (spleen qi weakness), poor appetite and tiredness, qi deficiency and self-sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by sweating when moving a little), diarrhea, constipation, water-drinking and internal stagnation (the water liquid abnormally stagnates in the body), and urination, edema and other conditions.
3. Note: Atractylodes macrocephala is contraindicated in cases of blood deficiency and gas weakness, fluid depletion and surface deficiency and spontaneous sweating (frequent and natural sweating due to the weakness of the muscle surface); Atractylodes macrocephala is contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency and fluid deficiency (symptoms of dry mouth, irritable thirst, dry throat, etc.).
Atractylodes macrocephala and Atractylodes macrocephala belong to the Chinese herbal medicine, the adverse effects are not clear, need to be under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to identify the evidence of the use of medication, do not blindly use their own medication. If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in a timely manner.