Without contraindications, the prescribed dose of Atractylodes macrocephala can be eaten directly, such as the use of Atractylodes macrocephala in Ginseng and Atractylodes macrocephala powder.
Atractylodes macrocephala is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, family Asteraceae, which is bitter, sweet and warm in nature, and belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the qi, drying dampness and inducing diuresis, stopping sweating, and tranquilizing the fetus, which can be used for treating deficiency of the spleen with low food intake, abdominal distension and diarrhea, phlegm and vertigo palpitation (vertigo palpitations due to the upward invasion of the phlegm and drink evil qi), oedema, self-sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime that is aggravated by the slightest movement), and restlessness in fetus.
It is recommended to be used raw for drying dampness and inducing diuresis, fried for tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen, and fried and charred for strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It should not be used if there is deficiency of Yin and internal heat, or if there is depletion of fluid and dryness of thirst.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and use the medicine under the guidance of a professional physician, do not use the medicine on your own to avoid adverse reactions.